Freshman Update

Thank you for another fantastic discussion this week, freshmen! Your insights into the 5th Commandment last week & the value of suffering this week were very interesting. We hope you continue to recognize the enormity of Christ's sacrifice for us & try to offer up your crosses for the good of others as He did. We hope you learned a little more about Our Lady of Sorrows & how much she suffered through her motherhood of Jesus. The witness of her human suffering is a wonderful example for us as we offer up our sacrifices with trust in God's Will.

Here are the ones that we discussed for your further reflection:

1. The prophecy of Simeon (Luke 2:34-35)
2. The flight into Egypt (Matthew 2:13-14)
3. The loss of the Child Jesus in the temple (Luke 2:43-45)
4. The meeting of Jesus & Mary on the Way of the Cross
5. The Crucifixion
6. The taking down of the Body of Jesus from the Cross
7. The burial of Jesus

Remember that there is NO MEETING here next week on April 13th & then only TWO MORE together at our house before the end of the year. It's gone so fast! Next time we will talk about what you liked about GodTeens this year, suggestions to make it even better, & what you'd like to do for any fun summer parties together.

We will also take some time to prepare for the EASTER EGG HUNT which we are in charge of running with the Sophomore class. We need as many of you to come as possible to help! It is the morning of Saturday, April 23rd starting in the St. John's gym. Volunteers need to be there by 9:00 to help set up & hide eggs all over the school & Church grounds for the little kids. It should be fun! More details to follow.

We are praying for you & hope that you have a joyfully penitential week of Lent. :)

In His Abundant Love,

=] Robyn & Darren