Helping Our Students Listen for God’s Call
Holy Family Catholic School students were offered meaningful opportunities during Vocations Awareness Week to learn about religious life, explore ways to serve the Church, and reflect on the many ways God calls each of us to make a difference.
Our first and second graders took a field trip to the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse in Manitowoc. The students were welcomed by our very own Sister Kathleen, who led them on a tour of the Motherhouse. It was a wonderful opportunity to learn more about religious life, the Franciscan Sisters, and the ways women have answer God’s call to serve others.
Sister Kathleen also brought the conversation back to Holy Family furing a meeting with our third and fourth graders in the school prayer room. Students were full of questions and eager to learn about her personal journey, her life as a Franciscan Sister, and what it means to answer God’s call. Her willingness to share her story gave students a personal glimpse into religious life as well as the joy of living out one’s vocation.
Our middle school studentsalso had the opportunity to hear from Deacon Greg during his visit to Holy Family. Mr. Bailey and Mrs. DeMay accompanied our eighth graders to the Diocese of Green Bay Vocations Fair at St. Mary Catholic Church in Appleton. Students heard from keynote speaker Sr. Eflie Del Rosario, FMA, engaged in conversations with priests and sisters, and participated in activities exploring the many ways to serve the Church.
We are grateful to Sister Kathleen, Deacon Greg, and everyone who took the time to share their faith and vocation with our students. We hope these experiences have planted seeds of faith, encouraged thoughtful questions, and inspired our students to recognize that God calls each of us to a unique purpose.
Holy Family Catholic School is part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. It is a private Catholic school serving preschool through eighth grade (PK-8) with open enrollment. Holy Family provides an individualized education in a faith-based environment. Each child is supported not only academically, but spiritually. The best way to learn more about Holy Family is to visit! Schedule a tour here.
