The Advent season is the four weeks leading up to Christmas, starting right after Thanksgiving. During this time, we prepare our hearts for Jesus to enter our lives. Just as Mary and Joseph prepared themselves for the birth of Jesus, we prepare ourselves to receive Jesus into our hearts again at Christmas. Advent is a time for waiting and getting ready for the coming of Jesus by giving back, helping others, and reflecting on our year.
When we reflect on the Advent story, we remember that the Holy Family knew what it meant to seek shelter and support. Mary and Joseph arrived in Bethlehem, weary and in need, only to find “no room at the inn.” They spend their whole time in Bethlehem depending on the care and generosity of others. Their journey reminds us that Jesus entered the world not in comfort or abundance, but in vulnerability and need. Today, many families in our own community experience that same uncertainty. They struggle to find stability, shelter, and even their next meal. This is why our Advent project partners with Monument Crisis Center, an organization dedicated to providing food, resources, and hope to families facing hunger and hardship
We’re excited to announce our holiday project supporting Monument Crisis Center. We are striving to help them provide food for those in need! Along with our canned food drive, students can participate in lunch time activities to support the project. More information about the lunch time activities will be posted on Schoology! Let’s come together to create lasting memories and make a difference for those in need.
Donations will be collected in separate class bins in the Inner Court from Monday, December 1, to Friday, December 12. Our goal is to collect 1000 items!
