Week at a Glance

Holy Family Catholic School is a welcoming learning community that awakens the hearts and minds of students while educating and nurturing each to learn, live fully, and serve others.

Feb 27:

Monday Morning Prayer Assembly & Good Shepherd Awards

Feb 28:

Rec Academy - Dynamix Gymnastics

Mar 1:

School Council Meeting - 6:30 pm

https://meet.google.com/icx-hvzb-wqz

Mar 2:

Rec Academy - Gracie Barra Mixed Martial Arts

Mar 3:

No Kindergarten Classes

Grade 6 Field Trip to the Legislature

What is Almsgiving?

The Catholic Church considers almsgiving "a witness to fraternal charity" and "a work of justice pleasing to God" (Catechism of the Catholic Church, No. 2462).

Almsgiving is the act of donating money or goods to the poor or performing other acts of charity. However, when defining almsgiving, it helps to understand the meaning behind the word itself.

The roots of the word “alms” can be found in ancient Latin and Greek words meaning mercy and pity. Similarly, the root of the word “charity” comes from the Latin “caritas,” meaning love.

Charity, or almsgiving, is an outward sign of Christian love for others. Generally, it involves some type of sacrifice on behalf of the giver in order to provide for the needs of the other. In doing this, bonds of community are formed.

But Almsgiving only happens during Lent, right?

While almsgiving is most closely associated with Lent, the practice of giving alms can, and should, be a year-round spiritual exercise for all Catholics and Christians. Giving alms is essential to fostering a deep spiritual life because it allows us to step outside of ourselves and focus on the needs of others.

More than simply giving money, almsgiving is an act of love that can deepen our prayer life and bring a greater sense of meaning to fasting.

Almsgiving incorporates the spiritual practices of prayer and fasting in a way that manifests itself by caring for our neighbours in need. It can deepen our prayer as we are brought into contact with our brothers and sisters who live in poverty and give us a greater understanding of what it means to go without while fasting.

It can also prompt important questions: Do I really need this? Am I consuming too much? Almsgiving provides us with a human connection and the opportunity to see the impact that works of charity can have on others.

Adapted from: https://missionimpact.svdmissions.org/what-is-almsgiving

$25 - Hot breakfast in a hotel for 3 days

$50 - Taxi from the airport to Edmonton

$75 - Winter jacket for a child

$100 - Emergency first night in a hotel

$1250 - First month’s rent

Friends of Holy Family is always looking for helping hands! If you are able and willing, please get in touch with emmakbwolfe@gmail.com.

• Congratulations to Leslie Macadam, who is the winner of the 50/50 raffle. Leslie won a Grand Prize of $1,050! Thank you to everyone who participated in this fundraising initiative.

Our hot lunch program continues to run twice a month for students in Grades 1-6. You will need to set up an account for your child. Our school is listed as 'Friends of Holy Family Catholic School'. Orders are due 5 days before each hot lunch date. If you have any questions or can volunteer to hand out lunch, please contact Jonelle at kreiserj@shaw.ca

We are dedicated to building a Catholic, Christian community that prepares our students to know, model, and witness Jesus Christ. Our faith theme this year is ”ARISE: GO WITH GOD”. Pope Francis speaks directly to all young people, especially students, with a call to ARISE. He wants to inspire today’s youth to use their God-given gifts and talents to make the world a better place.

Adam and Eve had everything they needed in the garden of Eden. God was in perfect relationship with them and provided for everything but they didn't trust God and sin became a wall between them.

Upcoming Events:

Mar. 4: Family Ski Night

Mar. 8: Healthy Hunger - Booster Juice

Mar. 17: PD Day - No School

Mar. 20: Popcorn Day

Mar. 22: Healthy Hunger - Little Caesars

Mar. 24: Day In Lieu - No School

Mar. 27-31: Spring Break - No School

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