Our week this week was dedicated to conversion. We have been talking about the purpose and meaning of Advent. In the spirit of Advent, your children reflected, prepared, and celebrated the sacrament of Reconciliation today. We were all so proud at how maturely they conducted themselves throughout the time in the chapel today.
Your children also finished watching St. Peter a film describing the life of the apostles and the early days of the Church. Your children are currently preparing for a graded discussion on Monday and Tuesday regarding how we can live out our faith more like the apostles. Also next week the students will begin their Creed Unit, investigating first, what our ancestors passed on to us about the end of life. Students will have a Creed Quiz before they leave for Christmas break.
Attached below are two websites that might add to your family's Advent growth and transformation.
http://www.adventconspiracy.org/videos/ (Watch "Enter the Story" video)
http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/Advent/ (Advent Prayer Resources)
Advent Service Opportunities:
Salvation Army Bell Ringing
http://desmoinessa.volunteerfirst.org/public/search_pro_featured.asp?ID=11
Jolly Holiday Lights (Make a Wish Foundation)
http://volunteer.truist.com/icovs/org/opp/10427550449.html
Gigi's Playhouse
Contact Lisa Prey: lisasprey@aol.com
Gigi's Playhouse is a Down syndrome Awareness and Educational Center that provides resources, specialized teaching and support to individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community.
Over two weekends, they are in need of volunteers to sell Gigi's Playhouse calendars at Hy-Vee and Dahl's, with adult supervision.
Hy-Vee on 86th & Douglas
December 10th from 5:00 - 7:00
December 11th from 9:00 - 11:00
December 12th from Noon - 2:00
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