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Last Sunday, Miss Elsa’s class reflected on the Gospel reading and learned about how Jesus invited his friends to follow him. They discussed the ways that each of us is called to follow in God’s way of love and pondered what the disciples must have thought when Jesus told them to put down their nets. The students enjoyed making colorful tin foil fish to display in the classroom and to connect with the idea of being "fishers of men’. The older students welcomed Ms. Mary Lou Southwood as special guest speaker and learned about the ongoing Capital Campaign. Mary Lou gave an informative and inspiring overview of the importance of this effort and challenged students to contribute by helping to create a visual aide to reflect the campaign’s progress. The students were excited and immediately began brainstorming creative ideas of how they can contribute to preserving, sustaining and sharing the blessing that is Calvary Church. Thank you, Mary Lou!
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Last Sunday, Miss Elsa’s class discussed the significance of Jesus' baptism and its connection to the theme of light. They explored the idea that Jesus is the "Light of the World." To reinforce this concept, the students used sheets of beeswax to create candles, emphasizing the symbolism of light and how it represents Jesus as the source of illumination and guidance in their lives. Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, you have caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of your glory in the face of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. (Book of Common Prayer, page 378) The older students had a great time in the kitchen preparing soup for the upcoming Soup Group fundraiser. While working, we discussed the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his emphasis on serving others as a fundamental way to express one's love for God and each other. Thank you, Miss Adele, for leading this lesson! Last Sunday, Miss Elsa’s class discussed the Adoration of the Magi. The students learned about the Magi's three gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Gold symbolizes Jesus's kingship, frankincense represents His deity, and myrrh signified His humanity. Real representations of each of the gifts were displayed for the children to touch and observe, deepening their connection to the story. The class pondered the Magi's delight at the sight of the star and their motives for bringing these precious gifts to Jesus. They also wondered how Mary felt receiving such gifts for her child and what she understood about their significance, and then shared their thoughts about the question, "What gift would you bring to Jesus?" As an activity, students enjoyed decorating wooden stars and creating their own “gifts'' from modeling clay. The older group also discussed the Adoration of the Magi and the significance of the gifts, then had a chance to see and smell the resin form of frankincense. They also helped create Epiphany Blessing Kits complete with chalk to take home--a great way to start the new year! |
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