Good Day!
What a crazy few weeks... the flu, snow delays, snow cancellations! All as we prepare for a big event... First Penance!
Those of you receiving First Penance on Saturday, we need to be in the St. Columba Church by 9:15 a.m. Please dress in neat, Sunday clothing. The whole ceremony should be over by 10:30. Remind your child to examine his/her conscience before coming to church; this way they are prepared to confess their sins. We have been practicing in class... I know they are nervous...weren't you the first time? They will be fine; I've assured them!
The children are ready! We will have our chapter 11 and 12 test tomorrow... Friday. I've posted a study sheet on my web page -- on the Religion tab...
The children will bring home a worksheet for the Act of Contrition; that is to be filled out for homework. I will be asking each child to recite the prayer tomorrow; it will count for 10 points on the test. Remind them, as I always do, that part of the prayer is beginning and ending with the Sign of the Cross. Reverence is always part of prayer.
Our spelling test will be on Monday - I'm sorry for the weekend studying... I can't cram everything into one day... thanks for understanding.
We are working hard to catch up... in all areas... it is test to see how we live the virtue of patience!
GBWY