Friday — Together on the Journey
Dear St. Kateri Families,
As we come to the end of Catholic Education Week, we hope you’ve enjoyed our daily messages and found time to try a few of the activities at home with your children. It has been a joy sharing this special week with you and celebrating our faith-filled learning together.
We’re especially excited to welcome many of you this afternoon for our Junior Spring Concert—a wonderful opportunity to gather as a community and celebrate the talents of our students.
Today, we reflect on the journey we continue to walk as a school community, united in faith, learning, and service. We also recognize that we are part of a broader Catholic community, called to support one another and grow together in love and purpose.
Thank you for your continued partnership and for being such an important part of our St. Kateri family.
Scripture Reading
📖 Matthew 28:20 — Jesus promises: “I am with you always…”
This verse reminds us that Jesus walks beside us in every part of our lives. As families, we can experience His presence by supporting one another, praying together, and trusting that God is near—even in difficult moments.
Family Activity
👣 Journey Map: Create a timeline of your family’s faith milestones (e.g., baptism, First Communion, moments of answered prayer). Take time to reflect together on how God has been present along the way.
Books for Kids
Kindergarten–Grade 3: Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers: The Church — Helps children understand faith as a shared journey within a community. (ISBN: 9780892217861)
Grades 4–6: Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers: The Mission — Encourages children to see how we walk in faith with others. (ISBN: 9780892217861)
Grades 7–8: Christ Walk Kids: A 40-Day Spiritual Journey — Invites students to reflect on their journey as pilgrims together. (ISBN: 9780819233196)
Children’s Mental Health Week — Belonging in Ourselves
Today, we will come together as a school community for our 5th Annual Green Walk for Mental Health at __________________.
Focus: Helping children feel comfortable and confident in who they are.
Activity
🧘 Feelings Journal: Spend 10 minutes drawing or writing about how you felt this week. Reflect on what helps you feel safe, calm, and happy.
Resource
Try a “What Makes Us Feel?” worksheet or a simple calming activity to help children explore their emotions and discover ways to feel at ease within themselves.
At Home
Explore easy and engaging mental health activities as a family to continue these important conversations.
Easy and Fun Mental Health Activities for Home