Modeling our plan after several other programs, we have kicked off a Spiritual Adoption program for St. Therese Catholic School. The content of our Spiritual Adoption is appropriate for students of all ages and many of the program materials are available on-line. Each of our classrooms have pledged to pray a brief daily prayer until May for an unborn child. While this child will remain unknown to his or her 'spiritual parent', God knows who the child is so we encourage classrooms to name their child. Monthly updates will be provided through Week at a Peek for teachers and Friday Notes for families and will include general information about the baby’s development. In May, our school will hold a baby shower to gather new or gently used items for a local pregnancy resource center. 

The purpose of the Spiritual Adoption Program is three-fold:  Encourages prayer for parents who are expecting a child; that they will respond to God's grace and welcome their child into life.  Educates children about the development of the preborn child.  Provides mothers in need with a 'baby shower' of donated baby gifts. It supports our progress toward the National Catholic School Standards of Benchmark 3.3 Every student participates in Christian service programs to promote the lived reality of action in service of social justice and Benchmark 3.4 Every student experiences role models of faith and service for social justice among the administrators, faculty and staff.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
 

October 7: Our Lady of the Rosary will be our kick off
November: Drive to collect items for Momma and Baby bags
February: Diaper Drive
May: Baby Shower for Pregnancy Resource Center