November 2020 FALL SEMESTER
C H R I ST IA N B R O T H E R S H IG H S C HO O L
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FALCON FAMILY NEWS A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN SERVICE DEAR FAMILIES: In the Catholic Church, November is the traditional month to remember those who have died. November is a season of prayer, feasts, giving thanks and the start of the holiday season. However, before the national holiday celebrations, the Church observes All Saints’ Day (a Holy Day of Obligation) on November 1 and the commemoration of all the faithful departed, All Souls Day, on November 2. Saints are the spiritual superheroes of our Church, both living and deceased. Our communion with the Saints provides us with a network that is literally out of this world. We have an overabundance of spiritual prayer partners who pray with us and for us. 2020 is the most trying year that we’ve seen— replete with natural disasters, severe weather and a pandemic. It is comforting to know we are surrounded by the holy presence of Saints and Holy Souls. We share the calling of the early Christians to be examples of faith to each other. As Christians, we try to be mindful of the precious privilege to be alive – to breathe, think, enjoy and love. Signum Fidei, Latin for “sign of faith,” is who we are. We have the opportunity and privilege to accompany each other to share personal interests and goals toward faith, service, and community. We engage with each other in service projects that help build community and connect us to life and discovery of our passions.
less concerned about ourselves and more concerned for our neighbors is essential and is an active call to service. An increasing number of families have sought creative service opportunities that they can do while safely protecting family members who have a compromised immune system and are at a higher risk. Enclosed in this newsletter, in the Christian Service section, are the Social Action Leadership Team (S.A.L.T.) workshop themes, homebased projects and virtual volunteer opportunities for CB families. I hope you will find them helpful in your search for your passion to be a sign of faith in the world! Live Jesus in our Hearts!
Geralyn “Gigi” Grapé, MA Director of Christian Service
With the absence of one-on-one interaction and the changing needs of our neighbors, communities and nonprofit partners, Christian Service in collaboration with CB students and families, is being called to approach service with “social, not relational, distancing.” The point is simple – social distancing is necessary; relational distancing is not. Let’s seize the opportunity to check on our neighbors. Let’s build a relational bridge when the virus wants to create a social moat. During this pandemic, we will be physically separated; however, we must stick together. This is our moment as a Christian community to show who we are. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, we have an increased number of the vulnerable and needy. Therefore, the call to caring for the vulnerable is even greater now than ever before. As a Christian community, we are called to care for the vulnerable sacrificially. As scripture reminds us, Christ first loved us and died for us. Therefore, we must love others because we understand just how much God has done for us and how He calls us to live in light of that love. Centuries ago, Christians, more often than not, were known for caring for others. The calling of being
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