Dia De Los Muertos

Mural Project, St. Peter Martyr School

Mission & Catholic Identity: Dia De Los Muertos

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls, and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

The life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living. Our school communities remembered the lives of dearly departed loved ones on All Souls’ Day, throughout the month of November, and forever in our hearts.

St. Anthony School, students brought in photos of their loved ones to add to their school ofrenda (offering). They shared what it was like losing family members and shared stories about them. Students were also encouraged to talk with their families to learn more about loved ones who have passed away. Second graders at St. Elizabeth created ofrendas with their families and presented them in class. Students had the opportunity to learn more about their family members and the significance of Dia de Los Muertos. They also welcomed the rest of the school to visit their ofrendas. St. Paul School students gathered together in Faith Families on All Souls Day to work on a Dia de los Muertos activity. The students dressed up in cultural dress or as Katrina’s for the day. Students at St. Peter Martyr also created ofrendas as special way to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos.

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