All Saints' Day

Last week, Miss Elsa’s class discussed All Saints’ day as a time to commemorate the generations of men and women who have faithfully served God and the Church throughout history, as well as those who continue to be witnesses to Christ in the world today. The concept of saints being found in all walks of life was emphasized. Children were encouraged to think about saints whose stories are found in the Bible and other books, whether they are famous or not.  The class also talked about the special vestments worn by the priest on feast days and enjoyed seeing the miniature chasubles, each in a different liturgical color.  The lesson concluded with a prayer, thanking God for all the saints and expressing gratitude for His love and care.

The older group was led by Deacon Geoffrey who began with a discussion about All Saints’ Day and invited students to share their thoughts on people they admire in their lives and then discussed known saints. Geoffrey explained that the saints serve as examples of living according to these principles, showcasing what it means to have God in our midst and live a life aligned with the Beatitudes. The class also visited the All Saints’ Chapel, where various saints are depicted in stained glass and on embroidered chairs, providing visual representations for discussion. Geoffrey  showed us the beautiful candle stand which he made by hand, and discussed the idea that human creativity is a reflection of the divine and a way to participate in God's generative process. The lesson concluded with the lighting of a candle and a moment of reflection and prayer. Thank you, Deacon Geoffrey, for sharing your time and wisdom with us!