Life in the Vine

Last week, the students in Miss Elsa’s class celebrated the Presentation in the Temple, when Mary and Joseph took Jesus to be consecrated to God as was the Jewish custom at the time.  Simeon and Anna had waited a very long time and recognized Jesus as the fulfillment of the Messianic prophesies through the power of the Holy Spirit. Their openness to God’s plan offers a model for all who desire the fullness of God’s life.  The students had fun making turtle doves from clay to take home as a reminder of this special event in the life of Christ.

The older students explored the Parable of the True Vine and reflected on the relationship we have with Jesus and, through Jesus, with the Father through the power of the Holy Spirit. The parable calls us to “remain” and “bear fruit” for the glory of God. We considered our closeness to all the branches of the True Vine and the remarkable connectedness we all share. Students examined actual grape vines of various varieties and then planted them in containers which were placed in the sunlit area on the top floor. We are excited to see how they grow!