This summer, the students at Blessed Sacrament School celebrated the life and mission of Saint John the Baptist through hands-on learning, storytelling, and prayer. St. John the Baptist’s Feast Day, that celebrates his birth, is on June 24. During summer school, the students were able to celebrate this day with a weeklong celebration.
To begin the week, the teacher set up a special prayer table with items that helped bring John’s story to life. The table included a bowl of water for baptism, a wooden cross, desert sand, a jar of honey, toy locusts, and images of John the Baptist and Jesus. These materials allowed students to explore and ask questions in a meaningful way.
A highlight of the celebration was when students acted out the baptism of Jesus. Taking turns playing John, Jesus, and the people at the river, the children stepped into the Gospel story and gained a deeper understanding of John’s message and mission.
Throughout the week, students were encouraged to revisit the prayer table to reflect and pray. They learned that just like John, they can help prepare the way for Jesus by being kind, brave, and loving in their daily lives.
The week ended with a simple prayer circle, where students shared what they learned and offered prayers of thanks.
It was a joyful and faith-filled celebration—one that brought the Gospel to life in a way our students will remember.
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