Living Rosary

We have been learning that there are many ways to pray. Prayer can be recited, such as when we say grace before a meal or gather for mass. Prayers can be sung. We have learned the sung version of the Our Father as well as many faith-based songs, and love joining Ms. Barnes when she accompanies us on the piano. Prayer can also be spontaneous and take place anywhere, even when we ride our bikes!

May is the month of Mary, so this afternoon we took time to honor Mary's selfless contribution to our faith by praying the rosary. Mary said "YES" to God, trusting in His plan for her and bringing the world the priceless gift of her son Jesus. 

We gathered as a school community around a large wooden rosary that spanned the gym. Students and staff took turns leading the different decades and prayers by standing and holding the large rosary beads. Each student in our school was also given a rosary, generously donated by one of the families in our class.  As the prayers were recited, students moved their fingers along their own rosary from bead to bead. 

Here is the large rosary we used today.
As I was organizing and leading  the afternoon with the other Primary Teachers, I was unfortunately unable to get any pictures of the children at the celebration. 

Joining our school community in prayer today were several parents and siblings, as well as one of our school trustees, Mr. Jean Boisvert. Thank you to all who made time in their busy day to join us in prayer and reflection. 

The behaviour of the students from Kindergarten through to Grade 9 was very prayerful and respectful. Many compliments were given after this special assembly recognizing the positive choices and participation of all students. 

Please find a blessed rosary as well as a prayer card in your child's Kanga Pouch. Consider praying the Hail Mary as a family throughout May.