This month (January/ February) our school was celebrating life in a special way. We had different activities going on to emphasize the importance and dignity of life, and also a few fundraisers to help our local Seed of Life Pregnancy Center.
To kick it all off, Katie and I, with the help of classes 4C and 3C, held a "fun night" at the school, where we stayed at the school late and had students come and play games and eat lots of delicious food (cheese dip!). Katie and I played music because the kids told us they wanted to dance, but it ended up just Katie and I breaking it down on the dance floor and our students laughing and acting embarrassed for us. This is a great fundraiser because the kids love to come and hang out at school (strange, right?).
We also took four students (Patricia, Evan, Gene, and Francisco) to a radio station and we did a show on chastity. I love listening to the students when they speak about things they have learned and truly understand. I can tell when they are simply spitting out information at me and when they really believe and take to heart the truth of the matter. It's beautiful, and more than once I was tearing up listening to them talk about true femininity and true masculinity. Praise God for such an opportunity.
Also, there was a pro-life themed chalkboard competition. Every class had the opportunity to participate in decorating their chalkboard with pro-life messages and drawings. There were many boards that were beautifully decorated, it was hard to chose a winner!
In addition, we had a clothing and baby item drive. We, along with 4H and 3H, were able to collect many used and new baby items to donate to the Center. This teaches the kids about generosity and how to take from their surplus and help those in need.
And lastly, our biggest event, we had the second annual Pro-life run/walk. Last year this was started by Lucia, a volunteer who is now living in the States. Katie and I decided to take up the torch and make it happen. With the help of the classes 4M and 3M, we got the whole school to obtain sponsors for themselves in the run and had the opportunity to "spiritually adopt" a baby who has been or is in danger of being aborted. This event was significant because it emphasized to the kids the necessity of prayer in winning the battle over the culture of death.
This video was made by our wonderful secretary, Irvin. Shout out to Michael Downey, who doesn't even go here, we miss you!
If you are reading this, please offer a Hail Mary or and Our Father for our students to realize and uphold the dignity of their own life, and the lives of those around them. Thanks!
