Greetings!
This weekend is
The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord.
Even knowing their Son was God, Joseph and Mary still carefully observed the faith practices of their day by bringing Him to the temple “to present Him to the Lord just as it is written in the law of the Lord.” The Holy Parents were good stewards of their child, teaching Him to live in obedience to the practices of their faith from His infancy and throughout His “growing up” years.
Those of us entrusted with the care of children ... whether our own children, godchildren, nieces and nephews, grandchildren, or students ... have a vital role to play in the faith formation of these young ones. We, like the Holy Parents, must steward these children well, forming them in the faith by both instruction and example throughout their lives.
Last month Father Chris wrote about resolutions for the New Year (and the New Decade). Our Youth Ministry Confirmation students shared some of their resolutions on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall. Here is a sampling:
