January 21

I can hardly believe it's been so long since I' ve posted! Time has flown once again.
Today was the feast of St. Agnes as well as Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Last week we did an Art project on Martin Luther King's "I had a dream..."

We have now started our fourth theme for language arts. We have a total of six themes. Our new skills this week are r-controlled vowels: ar, or, ore. Our new words are board, listen, and told.

We had our first lesson in preparation for First Reconciliation. The lesson was on God's love for us. We are making a booklet "My Book of God's Gifts". Even though it's supposed to be for sacramental preparation, I think the non-Catholics can enjoy these lessons as well. Next week it will be "How I Love God". We'll act out a play Jesus by the Sea from Luke 5:1-11. Please read the note to parents on the back page of their booklets.

Tomorrow we will go to church for the first time for Eucharistic Adoration. We won't be staying the full hour, but I do want the children to experience this form of prayer and being silent with God if only for 15-20 min. They will see how the Monstrance looks on the altar. Speaking of the monstrance, we have been studying many things about church. Last week we went to church to see these things and talk about how some of the items are used. We got to see things we've never seen before ( that includes ME!) Mr. Eaton happened to come in just at that time, and he showed us the monstrance and other things. Fr. Frank also happened to come in. He showed us the altar stone with the relic. Anybody remember those? Maybe you'd have to be close to my age to know about that. Mr. Eaton was impressed with how much the kids have learned. We use "flash cards" I made with pictures of things such as the Paschal Candle, Monstrance, tabernacle, etc. I read the definitions and the kids name what it is. It's a fun way to learn!I told Mr. Eaton that I have smart kids - and he agrees!

We are gearing up for Catholic Schools' Week next week. The opening mass is at 9:30 Sunday. Remember, next Monday night is Family Night. I hope to see many of you there! We also know that the St. Louis kids will be here to celebrate with us on Wednesday. The rest will be finalized soon, and I'm sure you will get a calendar of events.

Have a good evening.