This year we are launching a new program for our CCE students and their families. On one Sunday CCE class each month the Elementary CCE coordinator will provide a short 10-15 minute lesson on how we, as families, can put our faith into action. This year we will focus on the Corporal Works of Mercy learning how we can help take care of the bodily needs of those around us as Jesus instructed. The lessons will be centered around how families with young children can model Jesus’ love by completing the Corporal Works of Mercy. The group will collectively discuss and decide on a service project for each semester, Fall and Spring, which will allow us to engage in ACTION as a community in a work of faith and love. Reminders will be sent out via the St. Philip mobile app and email to the CCE Sunday group.

On November 8, CCE students and their parents met before class to discuss ways they could live out the Corporal Works of Mercy through feeding the hungry and giving drink to the thirsty.  The meeting opened our eyes that not everyone has access to things we take for granted.  Some families aren’t able to turn on a tap and have safe, fresh water.  The kids wrote down some ideas of ways they can help others in our community.  They placed these on the board so we can remember throughout November that we should be living our faith.  It was a great first session and we are looking forward to all the wonderful actions still to come!