Fr. Bob has placed names of saints at each entrance of the Church. Be sure to take a strip of paper after praying for the Holy Spirit to help you pick the one for you. Encourage each member of your family to do the same. Click for a great article from the McGrath Institute on choosing a saint for the New Year and what to do once you have.

Click and scroll down in the linked newsletter for some wonderful Christmas and New Year's traditions you can fold into your family life this season and for many seasons to come.

On each day in the octave before Christmas (Dec. 17-23), an antiphon with an ancient title for Messiah is recited or sung. These beautiful antiphons (you know them from the song O Come, O Come, Emmanuel) can open your daily prayers and turn into a meaningful craft and activity with children. Click for resources.

Sam is being recognized for the virtue of magnificence, for using her talents for the good of others and acting with generosity towards others. Sam was complimented many times for her politeness and helpfulness to patrons at the Spaghetti Dinner. She also cantors and volunteers to help in other ways. She works hard to achieve in the classroom.

The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe is celebrated on December 12. Below find prayers and articles in honor of Our Lady. Click for articles and activities for this Feast Day honoring Our Lady who appeared to Juan Diego in 1531.

Fatima is such a kind friend.  She only says kind, encouraging things to people and helps classmates without being asked.  She also listens to her teacher every time and is an incredibly responsible student.

During House retreat praise and worship time, Mitchell left his pew to go and sit next to a Kindergartener that was having a hard time. He helped him to try and listen attentively and to sing along. He did so without being asked and was so friendly and patient with his Kindergarten friend!