Feast of St. Francis of Assisi

Last week, students reflected on the life of St. Francis of Assisi, emphasizing his deep affection for all of God's creations. Even the birds were drawn to him, eager to listen to his messages of love. The younger group created bird treats designed to be hung on tree branches. They also discussed ways to promote mutual care for one another, as well as for animals and the environment.

The older students discussed saints as “the lights of the world in every generation,” people whose lives and deeds have shone brightly and helped others more closely follow God. There are saints who lived long ago and there are saints living and working in the world today, saints who are known by the church and saints who are known only to God. We say that the church—we—are part of the Communion of Saints, the company of all faithful people, connected through our baptism to those Christians who have died, those who are alive now, and those who haven’t yet been born. In the Episcopal Church we have a Calendar of Saints, holy men and women we remember in prayer and with readings from the Bible on their feast day. 

​We spent the remainder of the time in the kitchen making dog biscuits to sell at the Calvary Bazaar at the end of the month. Thank you to Miss. Adele for leading this activity!