Back to School
The nights are cooler and the breeze has a crispness that reminds us summer is ending. Yes, there will be days when summer pops up again, but they won't stick around for long. We are in transition from summer fun to normal, “back to school” and life can sometimes be rough, even for those not attending school.
Five fundamentals support daily life and make for better learning and growing experiences to keep in mind as we move into fall. How is your Church of the Home, regardless of age, living these 5 fundaments?
Sleeping
Eating
Hydration
Exercise
Prayer
Whether you’re a back-to-school pro or facing hurdles you never imagined, teachingcatholickids.com pulled together some fun links and resources to support your Church of the Home:
Send a prayer card or print a scripture card
It’s all too easy to think that older kids don’t need us. Don’t be fooled…and don’t think there’s nothing you can do. Whether it’s dropping a Scripture note in their lunches, folding a prayer card into their folded laundry, or emailing them a prayer card…there’s a LOT you can do.
Novena kicking off the school year
You can start a back-to-school novena anytime in the first trimester…and why not? Busted Halo has a good one…and why not invite the kids to join you?
Make some resolutions
The beginning of the school year marks a great time for setting resolutions. Tami Kiser lists a few that her family will be implementing. Why not try this yourself?
Helping kids manage anxiety
Do you have a child who struggles with anxiety, especially as you’re settling into the new school year? Ashley Jonkman shares eight tips that you may find helpful.
Join us for Mass this weekend
in person at 4:00 PM on Saturday, 8:30 or 10:30 AM on Sunday, on www.gbres.org/live, our YouTube channel, and our Facebook page.
READINGS FOR THIS WEEKEND’S MASSES
VIRTUALLY SUNDAY REFLECTION
Treating everyone with respect and dignity is not just politically correct, but a reflection of Christian values. Jesus' example teaches us to accept and value the sacred dignity of every human person. We are called to break ourselves open and pour ourselves out for the well-being of all people. Join Steve as he reflects on this weekend's scripture readings.
FAMILIES
WEEKLY BULLETIN
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PARISH LYCEUM
The Parish Lyceum will feature a variety of topics, guidelines, and relevant information to nurture the PIESS of our lives – physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and social.
RECENT LOSSES IN OUR PARISH FAMILY
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ruby and Res
Ruby wanted to help the Packers win so bad, she was ready to jump into the TV.
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