On Dec.9 St Theresa’s students and staff welcomed our new Archbishop Donald Bolen. Sister Anna had spent time with the Grade two children talking about Bishop Don. This is the time that they are invited to receive Confirmation and Communion. At our welcome, the children marched in wearing the paper mitres that they made for the occasion and singing a joyous song. The Archbishop spoke for a few minutes about his life and after a song, blessings and gifts we concluded our special time with Bishop Don by making him an honourary member of our school, singing: Feliz Navidad, and thanking him with a special blessing:
May the empathy of Christ find a home in you.
May the mercy of Christ be the coat you wear.
May the kindness of Christ season your life.
May the patience of Christ rest in you.
May the forgiveness of Christ flow out of your heart.
May the love of Christ wrap you round.
May the gratitude of Christ be your soul’s song.
May the wisdom of Christ be your teacher.
And may you, Loving God, guide Archbishop Donald Bolen, the
shepherd that you have chosen to lead us. Give him the grace and
guidance of your Spirit so that he may help us to joyfully walk in the
footsteps of Jesus and love you forever. We make this prayer through
Christ our Lord. Amen.
