St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church

Religious Education Newsletter

April 2022

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Holy Week begins with Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem.

"As he rode along, the people were spreading their cloaks on the road; and now as he was approaching the slope of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of his disciples began to praise God aloud with joy for all the mighty deeds they had seen." Luke 19:36-37

The Holy Thursday Liturgy is the commemoration of the Last Supper, where Jesus instituted the Holy Eucharist and the priesthood.

"So, during supper, fully aware that the Father had put everything into his power and that he had come from God and was returning to God, he rose from supper and took off his outer garments. He took a towel and tied it around his waist. Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and dry them with the towel around his waist." John 13:3-5

Jesus is crucified.

"'It is finished.' And bowing his head, he handed over the spirit." John 19:30

Jesus Christ has conquered sin and death.

Let us be glad and rejoice!

"When Simon Peter arrived after him,

he went into the tomb and saw the burial cloths there, and the cloth that had covered his head,

not with the burial cloths but rolled up in a separate place. Then the other disciple also went in, the one who had arrived at the tomb first,

and he saw and believed." John 20:6-8

We Grow in Our Faith

Our "Little Saints" enjoyed learning about the life and lessons of Saint Patrick.

At the end of the rainbow, our pots are filled with many blessings!

Second grade students in Mrs. White's class made chalices with the negative space from their silhouette as they continue their preparation for First Communion.

Fourth grade students participated in a Living Rosary led by Deacon Bill Jamieson.

Deacon Bill taught them about the gift of the rosary and the meaning of each mystery in their life. The children took turns leading prayer and all students were given a rosary and guide to use at home.

Many of our Seventh and Eighth grade students and RE families participated in Cross Catholic Super Service Saturday here at St. Paul. They assembled over 40,000 meal packs which will feed the hungry in Haiti, Nicaragua, and Guatemala.