Each of our women of faith this year demonstrates faith. AND our theme song is Courage by Megan Nicole. We are all not only women (and this time a man) of faith, but we are brave to step outside our comfortable homes and routines.
Day 1 was the smoothest “Day 1” that I can remember! The girls were excited to participate in camp!
Father Tim started the day with Mass with the Sisters in their chapel, featuring AC for JC. What a difference a few degrees makes.
For those wondering, it’s been hotter in Bloomington than here in Azua! But we’re living like so many of us did in the 70s– sleeping on top of our sheets with open windows and a fan!
Esther: Courage in Action
Our first woman of faith was Esther from the Old Testament. She demonstrated courage – although she was scared, she cared more about helping others than protecting herself. Her story helps us see that bravery is often about obeying God, standing up for others, and speaking up when something is wrong.
The book of Esther takes place when God’s people were living in Persia. Esther, a Jewish young woman, had become queen, but the king did not know she was Jewish. A man named Haman had made a plan to destroy the Jewish people, and Mordecai asked Esther to speak to the king and help save them. Esther was afraid because going to the king without being invited could mean death, but she still chose to act.
Esther was brave because she did not stay silent when others were in danger. She asked the people to fast and prepare, then she went to the king even though it was risky. Her bravery was not pretending she was fearless; it was trusting God and doing the right thing anyway.
Girls presented a play about Esther! Here is the cast.
Craft, English, Math, and Reflection
Each station was so productive. The girls cooperated so well. One cool thing is that the craft reflected the Mass that Sunday. Remember that the Gospel was about “good soil?” For the craft, each girl got a cup, and put soil and zinnia seeds in it, then watered it. We hope with the good soil – the seeds will grow into beautiful flowers.
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