Every month, All Saints Catholic School selects a few students from each class to honor with a Gifts of the Spirit. This recognition is given to the students at the end of Mass on Friday morning once a month. The child is called up in front of the whole church while their Gift is read. Then they get their picture taken with the Priest. It's a very big honor and is written by their teacher. Throughout the year each child (in grades K-6) will recive this special honor.
Last month Nicholas recived his Gifts of the Spirit. Nicholas's Gifts of the Spirit are Patience and Understanding. His teacher wrote: "Nicholas is a very patient observer of the world. He notices little details that lead to a deep understanding of not just what is seen with the eyes, but with the heart."
This month Sean recived his Gifts of the Spirit. Seans Gifts of the Spirit are Fairness and Honesty. His teacher wrote: "Sean seeks out the fair and rational path is all of his decisions. He does not want someone to feel left out or for things to be unjust. Also Sean is a very honest person and will tell you the truth in all situations."
I can't tell you how proud of my boys I am. I sat in the pew and watched them recive their Gifts of the Spirit with the biggest smile & tears in my eyes. And then after church, I walked up to them and gave them the biggest hug & told them how proud of them I was. The smile and excitement on their little faces as they handed me their certificate is just one more reason that I am so thankful that we can be apart of this wonderful school. This special event builds so much confidence in these children & truly demonstrates that each and every person has a special gift from God.
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