PSR PARENT HUB

This week, students reflected on Jesus’ 40 days in the desert and how His victory over temptation reveals the true meaning of Lent—prayer, fasting, and reliance on the Holy Spirit in spiritual battle. To continue the discussion at home, watch this short video the goal of Lent. 

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The class studied Abraham’s covenant with God, including his meeting with Melchizedek and the story of Abraham and Isaac. We also looked at how this event foreshadows Christ’s sacrifice and how many of these biblical moments occurred in the same region where key events of Jesus’ life later took place.

To bring the lesson home, please watch this short video together showing some of the places where these biblical events took place—sites that later became part of the story of Jesus and the salvation of the world.

Class Summary:
Students explored the history and tensions between Jews and Samaritans to understand why Jesus speaking with the Samaritan woman in John 4 was so significant. The lesson showed how Jesus breaks through divisions and invites everyone into true worship and faith.

Video:
Students also watched a short Catholic reflection from the Capuchin Friars, which connects well with both Father’s homily and the themes discussed in class.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNsnIsZQt28

Fifth and sixth grade spent time discussing the Gospel message about spiritual blindness and how we are called to open our eyes to the truth in our lives and grow closer to God. They also talked about Lent and Laetare Sunday, noticing the rose vestments and flowers in the church as a reminder that we are halfway through Lent and reflecting on how their Lenten sacrifices are helping them grow in faith.

The class also played Catholic Jeopardy, reviewing topics such as the Ten Commandments, the Sacraments, the Liturgy, the Apostles’ Creed, and important people in the Bible. The game encouraged students to think critically about their faith, sometimes answering from memory and other times using their workbooks or the Catechism to look up answers and learn more in depth.

Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead after four days in the tomb, showing that He has power even over death. This miracle reveals that no one is too far gone for Jesus to bring back to life—physically and spiritually—and points to His own Resurrection.

Why do you think Jesus waited before going to Lazarus instead of going right away? When Jesus says, “I am the resurrection and the life,” what do you think He means?

This week, 5th and 6th grade reflected on the mystery of Holy Saturday, learning how Jesus descended to free Adam, Eve, and all who had died, showing His victory over sin and death. They also explored the apostles’ initial unbelief after the Resurrection and how we can relate to their doubts in our own faith journey. The lesson emphasized that we are uniquely created by God with a soul and the ability to love, and it introduced different forms of love (agape, filial, and eros). Students also learned about the deeper meaning behind “peace be with you” at Mass and the difference between true spiritual experiences and misleading ones.

This week, students practiced proclaiming Scripture with Deacon Chet using a reading from the Acts of the Apostles. They worked on skills like projecting their voice, pausing at punctuation, and reading with clarity and confidence as lectors. To close, they explored Andrei Rublev’s Icon of the Holy Trinity, learning how sacred art teaches us about God. Through discussion and prayer, students reflected on the mystery of the Trinity and were reminded of the rich spiritual resources the Church offers—especially through the wisdom of the saints.