The Last Supper

One tradition at St. Joan of Arc is a school-wide weekly prayer in the gym during Lent. We learn about The Stations of the Cross through the eyes of Mary. The students sit respectfully and listen to their peers and teachers who read the prayers.
In our classroom, we read stories to learn about Jesus' journey to the cross. The students always have many questions about this subject. It is sometimes hard for them to comprehend why Jesus did this.

During Holy Week, Mrs. Schneider helps us further understand The Last Supper. The middle school students put together a performance where they reenacted The Last Supper. The student body entered the gym on Thursday morning and sat on blankets to view His last supper. We had our hands washed by maidens that represented when Jesus washed the feet of his disciples. When Jesus broke the bread and shared the cup with his disciples, we shared in this final meal. Each student was given their own cup and piece of bread.

On Good Friday, we were in the church watching the middle school students reenact The Stations of the Cross. They did a fabulous job! They are very talented.

I think it is so wonderful that our school puts great emphasis on the life of Jesus. It is important for our students to know the life of Jesus. It is a special part of being at a Catholic school. I really enjoy teaching these types of stories to your children.