Good Shepherd Sunday and Creation Care

The Faith Formation students celebrated Good Shepherd Sunday by listening to the Parable of the Found Sheep, reflecting on the Good Shepherd's determination to find the one lost sheep and the joyous celebration upon its return, reminding  us of Jesus' unconditional and never-ending love. The children were encouraged to think about the names of the sheep, the feelings of the lost sheep, and the Good Shepherd’s joy upon finding it. They also pondered the significance of the sheep being individually known and cared for by the Good Shepherd, like Jesus' relationship with each of us. 

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The older students participated in a lesson focusing on Creation Care, as part of the "Season of Creation'' series. The focus was on understanding our role as stewards of the environment, emphasizing the theological and ecological significance of caring for creation. We were delighted to welcome guest speaker, Laura Everhart, a member of the  Calvary Creation Care team, who shared practical stewardship strategies like recycling and composting. Students engaged in a thoughtful discussion about ways they can help care for creation both globally as well as right here in our neighborhood. We also had a chance to take a quick look at the raised bed gardens to assess readiness for planting.

As an additional enrichment activity, students took  a close-up look at various wonders of nature under the microscope, marveling at the intricacies and beauty of God’s creation, even on the smallest scale.  The day concluded with a brainstorming session on ways the youth of Calvary can be part of the Calvary Creation Care initiatives and ideas for future collaboration within our community. Thank you, Laura and the Creation Care team for sharing a hopeful vision of the future and inspiring us all to do our part!