CLEMMONS — The Holy Family Homeschool Enrichment Co-op at Holy Family Parish hosted a veterans appreciation brunch on Nov. 15.
The students thanked local veterans for their service and learned about life in the military.
After brunch, the students split into three groups for an age-appropriate lesson.
Older students participated in a panel discussion with six veterans.
Some of the veterans prepared speeches, brought photographs to share or wore their uniforms, while Army veteran Walter Emery brought a model of the helicopter he piloted in Vietnam.
— Photos provided by Danielle Parent
CHARLOTTE — Our Lady of the Assumption School in Charlotte was consecrated to the Blessed Virgin Mary on Dec. 12, the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
The celebration marked the culmination of 33 days of learning and discussion, prayer and Scripture readings, community service projects, and a special focus on the virtues. The celebration included Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, and a special blessing of the school by Father Timothy Reid, diocesan vicar of education for Catholic schools.
Joining the school community and Principal Tyler Kulp for the special day were Father Enrique González Gaytán and Deacon David Reiser of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, and Dr. Greg Monroe, diocesan superintendent of Catholic schools.
The goal of the 33-day consecration was to encourage students and the school community to learn more about Mary and follow her example as a disciple of Jesus – and ultimately, entrust themselves to Mary’s care, protection and guidance in their lives.
By consecrating the school to Mary, Kulp said, “we acknowledge her as our spiritual mother and seek her intercession and maternal care for our entire school family.”
— Catholic News Herald. Photos provided by Our Lady of the Assumption School.
