Dear Friends,
We are fast approaching the Celebration of Christmas . The holidays often mean that we get busier than ever! Families have special gatherings and do our annual traditions; we become conscientious about the meaning of giving and receiving gifts; we decorate our homes and places of worship at Christmas, as well as our hearts. And we do all this to honor the birth of Jesus, our Savior. All of this may be difficult as we are still in the midst of the pandemic.
We want the children to feel the excitement and sparkle of the season, always with Christ in the center of everything. You no doubt have your own traditions that honor Jesus in your home at this time of the year.
As we celebrate the birth of Jesus our Savior show your child that we put Christ in the center of your life. Every night at your child’s bedtime or the first thing each morning, make a small cross on your child’s forehead with your thumb. This simple and silent –yet meaningful and powerful—motion says volumes about Christ being the center of not only this season but your entire life. You may find that this simple gesture is something you want to do throughout your child’s growing up years. Your child will never forget this simple daily parental blessing.
May you and your family have Blessed Christmas and a Joyous New Year
You are in my prayers. Let us pray for each other.
Sister Regina Chassar
Director of Religious Education