ART

This week the fourth graders are studying Jacob and his relationship with Leah and Rachel.  A reproduction of this painting by Kotovsky, appears on their homework.

Last week the children in our Sacramental Preparation program were given small cards with a reproduction of the painting of the Prodigal Son by Rembrandt (the same painting that hangs in our Reconciliation Chapel at STA).

When the children visited the Reconciliation Chapel in class this past week, we drew their attention to the painting and the message it presents.  It is interesting that for some of the children the message of the painting is so clear that rather than speak of "the father" in the picture, they refer to the father as "God".  That is the message - no matter how much of a mess we are, or how stupid or sinful we were - God our Father will welcome us back.

Art is one of the many ways in which we aim to touch children's minds and hearts each week.

KNIGHTS' FREE THROW CONTEST

Knights of Columbus Youth Free Throw Championship

All boys and girls ages 10 to 14 are invited to participate in the East Lansing Knights of Columbus Council 7816 Free Throw Championship. The competition will be held Saturday, January 30th at 2PM in the S t. Thomas Aquinas School gymnasium. The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship is held annually, with local winners progressing through district and state-level competitions. Each participant will attempt 25 free throws, with boys' and girls' winners in each age group determined by highest number of free throws completed. All Participants are required to furnish proof of age and written parental consent, and athletic shoes with non-marking soles should be worn. Pre-registration is recommended; to have an entry form emailed to you or for additional information contact Jason Johnson, Grand Knight, at (517) 896-2657, email: johnson1931@comcast.net.

Volunteers are also needed to assist with donating refreshments, event check-in and participant scoring; teens or parents are encouraged to help out.