“The EDGE Extra”
The Lenten season is one of sacrifice, almsgiving,
prayer and fasting. Few of our modern middle
school youth are accustomed to these things, nor
do most of them know the significance of the
Lenten Christian practices. Lent is a time to shed
all that interferes with our relationship with
God. It is a time of change: a change of
mind and a change of heart. Beginning with
Ash Wednesday, we are called to turn away
from sin and be faithful to the Gospel.
During Lent we are called to continue to
examine our lives and our values to see how
they stack up against the values Jesus
challenges us to adopt. Lent is a long retreat, a
season of spiritual development and
enlightenment. Through this season we remember
that Christ suffered just as we often do.
Sacrifice is a word you hear a lot in the Catholic
Church. The word sacrifice comes from two Latin
words, “sacer,” which means “sacred or holy” and
“facere,” which means “to do or to make.” So you
could say that when we make sacrifices, we
are doing something holy, or making
ourselves more holy. When we make
sacrifices, we choose to die to ourselves.
This means that we say what we want is less
important than what someone else wants,
or what God wants. We are being selfless,
which is the opposite of selfish, and is
sacred and holy in eyes of God. This is exactly
what Jesus did when He was crucified for us and
exactly how He calls us to live our lives.
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Renew a Friendship
Friends are the most important ingredient in this
recipe of life." - Dior Yamasaki
Most people would agree that their friends are one of
the most significant parts of their lives. That’s why it’s
so hard when friends have a falling-out or grow apart
from each other. If you have lost a friendship, no
matter the reason, give yourself the opportunity to
restore the relationship you once had. Maybe it’s a
friend you didn’t mean to lose touch with, or maybe it
is someone you had a fight with.
Keep current with upcoming activities,
inspirational quotes, and schedule changes.
Thought of the Week
Useless Fact of the Week
If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.
Bats always turn left when exiting a cave!
– Booker T. Washington
No Class!
No Class!
There will be no class Mar. 9th or 16th.
We will resume regular classes on Mar. 23rd
There will be no class Mar. 9th or 16th.
Enjoy your Spring Break.
Classes resume Mar. 23rd
at our regular time.
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Just for fun
Movies to See
Why was the man running around his bed?
-He wanted to catch up on his sleep.
What does a robot frog say?
-Rib-bot. (Said in your best robot voice)
What's black and white, black and white, black and white?
-A penguin rolling down a hill!
The life story of Jesus is told from his humble birth
through his teachings, crucifixion and ultimate
resurrection.
Rated PG-13