As we pause to give thanks on this Thanksgiving holiday, I give thanks for all of you who have allowed me to walk with you on the catechetical journey! May God grace each of us with hearts filled with gratitude and praise! Happy Thanksgiving!
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Thanks Brother Joe, for your heartfelt wishes extended to all the catechist, you will be our inspiration in this wonderful adventure of teaching children in loving, knowing and serving God. I learned a lot from your updates.I am looking forward of the joys that the kids will encounter Jesus in our day to day lessons and in the sacraments they are to receive. Thanks again and More Power. SMILE…
Thanks Elisa!