June 1, 2025

There is excitement in the air as the academic year winds down.  Squeals of joy can be heard through the hallways, discussions of summer plans are whispered in line.  Everyone has big plans for their summer. Vacations, Cedar Point, visit to grandma's house, going to the pool.  But there is little talk of what anyone will do for God this summer. 

So, what can our children do to enhance their faith this summer?  There are so many things.  Here are a few ideas:  Pray the rosary.  In your backyard.  At the park, on a walk, by the campfire.  We always started long car trips with the rosary and prayed for a safe trip.  There is no right or wrong place.  Just pray it!

Take a nature walk and look for the beauty in God's creation.  Go to a daily Mass or Adoration.  You only need to do 10 or 15 minutes in the Adoration chapel!  Visit some local shrines or churches.  Take a virtual pilgrimage to the Holy Land or other holy places (think the Vatican and St. Peter's Basilica or Lourdes).  Go on a firefly collecting expedition and wonder at the miracle of the universe. 

There are so many ways to enhance our faith this summer.  Let your imagination run wild and see what you can come up with!

Ms. Mary Zabrecky, Director of Religious Education