This week we began with Mass for the Feast of the Assumption. Students spent time in class reflecting on this special feast day.

K – 2 learnt that Mary is the mother of Jesus and that she went to heaven body and soul because she was so special.

3 – 6 focused on some of the trickier vocabulary like dogma, ascension, assumption, and Ark of the Covenant.  They used a comprehension strategy “Sentence Summary” from The Writing Revolution to write about the Feast of the Assumption.

What staff are learning about

Of course, staff have also been reflecting on the importance of Mary.

Rebecca Stevenson was kind enough to share her thoughts.

What does The Assumption mean to me? An ‘assumption’ is something that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof.  The Assumption of Mary is one of our core Catholic beliefs – that Mary ascended into Heaven, body and soul.  Mary said “Yes” to God and took on an unimaginably difficult and challenging role.  She lived a selfless and giving life.  The best way I can express who Mary is to me is by sharing the beautiful song ‘Hail Mary, Gentle Woman’ written by Carey Landry, an MSC priest.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=OUey6ytEXqY&feature=emb_logo

Catholic Life and Reflection

In an email conversation with a parent this week we were reflecting on the Feast of the Assumption and the challenges of motherhood. We both agreed that Mary had a tough job! Raising the Son of God must have come with its own set of pressures.