Join Us in Activities for Lent

As we begin our Lenten journey the Church encourages us to do a "spring cleaning" to improve our character and become closer to God. There are, of course, many methods to achieve this goal.  In a response to the Jubilee Year of Mercy announced by Pope Francis, the Student Mission Committee is going to facilitate a different spiritual or corporalwork of mercy each week during Lent for our FSHA community to participate in.
 
Our plan for the 5 1/2 weeks of Lent:
 
Week 1 (Spiritual Work of Mercy)- "Pray for the living and the dead"
  • Please consider participating by becoming a Lent prayer buddy with another FSHA community member or by reminding your students about this activity and giving them 30 seconds in class to complete the survey.  We hope that those who would like to participate will fill out the survey by Friday.  We will then assign prayer buddies.  We have 2 lunches during lent (Feb 18th & March 7th) set aside as time for prayer buddies to meet and check in with each other and learn what to pray for.
Week 2 (Spiritual Work of Mercy)- "Forgive Injuries"
  • We will encourage our community to forgive offenses during this week and to let go of grudges.  We will hold a forgiveness activity during study hall this week.
Week 3 (Corporal Work of Mercy)- "Visit the Sick (and the marginalized in society)"
  • This week corresponds with grandparents day.  We will encourage our community to spend quality time with elderly relatives/friends and we hope to coordinate a service activity of visiting a retirement/nursing home on Friday (12:30 dismissal).  There is talk of doing a "game day" with our new elderly friends.
Week 4 (Corporal Work of Mercy)- "Feed the Hungry"
  • This week corresponds to the CAM assembly.  We are hoping to partner with CAM in getting supplies so that students, faculty, & staff can make sack lunches (after the assembly) for the homeless in our local communities.  
Week 5 (Spiritual Work of Mercy)- "Instruct the Ignorant"
  • This work of mercy calls us to learn about our faith and talk about what we believe.  The Student Mission Committee is going to sponsor Catholic Q&A during study hall this week as well as share (short) facts during morning announcements.
Week 6 (Corporal Work of Mercy)- "Give Alms to the Poor"
  • This involves donating money or supporting those in need.  
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