A couple of weeks ago I spoke during my homily about how we work
together. During this article, I would like to offer another relationship
in our family: our school and our parishes. Our parishes and our school are on
the same team.
I believe that our parishioners, employees and volunteers must first
serve Jesus Christ. Second, we can always use our time, talent and
treasure for how God has called us to different missions. Finally,
evangelization (sharing the Good News of Christ) can meld our brothers and
sisters to grow deeper in faith. And yes, this supports both our parishes
and our school.
So here are some stunning events that I have seen or heard from many
families in our diocese.
I know that many parishioners have decided to register their
students into the Catholic school throughout our diocese. (Quick tangent…it
is the parents’ job to discern where their children should learn whether in a
Catholic school, public school, or home school).
On the other hand, I know many parents in our diocese seek a “different”
type of education and registered their child(ren) for academics. It is
powerful to watch our Catholic/Christian schools not just to show academics but
to serve, teach and show God’s love, mercy and compassion day to day.
I have witnessed several families who began to register their child
into a Catholic school, and then saw the opened door to Jesus Christ.
Over and over I have watched these child(ren) to support and encourage their
parents and family to show our savior!
As we continue to serve God, pray and discern how to support both
our parishes and our school. Doing so, we can serve many people in our
community to receive God’s love and relationship.
God Bless!
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