Week One
The First Sunday of Advent Evening Meditation by St. Alphonsus Liguori.
The following meditation was written by St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696 – 1787) specifically for the season of Advent. This mediation is for the evening of the First Sunday of Advent.
The meditations include three points and provides a reflection on God’s love for us, acts of contrition, and petitions for final perseverance. They conclude with a brief prayer to Our Blessed Mother.
Stay tuned for next week's meditation
God speaks to us in many ways, including through the Sunday Scripture readings. The Sunday Connection provides useful background and activities to better understand the upcoming Sunday's Scripture readings, helping you to connect the Scripture and the season of Advent to daily life in a meaningful way.
First Sunday of Advent – Hope
Gospel Verse: Matthew 24:37-44
Jesus tells his disciples that the coming of the Son of Man will catch many people unprepared. Jesus tells his disciples that they are to always be ready for the day of the Lord.
As we begin the sacred season of Advent, students from Light of Christ Catholic School and École Notre Dame High School help us reflect on the first candle—the Candle of Hope, also called the Prophecy Candle.
This candle reminds us of God’s enduring promise and the deep hope we hold in the coming birth of Jesus Christ, the Light of the World. As we hear in Scripture:
“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light” - Isaiah 9:2
Hope is the light that guides us—renewing our spirits, strengthening our faith, and inviting us to trust fully in God’s faithfulness.
We invite you to watch our Advent Week 1 video and join us in prayerful preparation as we journey toward welcoming the birth of our Saviour. https://youtu.be/TLmvfLMiO68
This candle reminds us of God’s enduring promise and the deep hope we hold in the coming birth of Jesus Christ, the Light of the World. As we hear in Scripture:
“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light” - Isaiah 9:2
Hope is the light that guides us—renewing our spirits, strengthening our faith, and inviting us to trust fully in God’s faithfulness.
We invite you to watch our Advent Week 1 video and join us in prayerful preparation as we journey toward welcoming the birth of our Saviour. https://youtu.be/TLmvfLMiO68
The First Sunday of Advent Morning Meditation by St. Alphonsus Liguori.
The following meditation was written by St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696 – 1787) specifically for the season of Advent. This mediation is for the morning of the First Sunday of Advent.
The meditations include three points and provide reflections on God’s love for us, acts of contrition, and petitions for final perseverance. They conclude with a brief prayer to Our Blessed Mother.
Stay tuned for the evening meditation later today.
The following meditation was written by St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696 – 1787) specifically for the season of Advent. This mediation is for the morning of the First Sunday of Advent.
The meditations include three points and provide reflections on God’s love for us, acts of contrition, and petitions for final perseverance. They conclude with a brief prayer to Our Blessed Mother.
Stay tuned for the evening meditation later today.
We would like to thank Oksana Vallee of Actions for Healthy Communities for partnering with Lakeland Catholic System Excellence Coordinator of Student Support and Wellness, Sherry Depner, to welcome newcomer families to our schools and communities during our Evidence of Learning nights.
Sherry works closely with many of our English as an Additional Language learners and their families. She has also worked closely with AHC for many years. AHC is a registered charitable organization, incorporated under the provincial Societies Act, committed to serving and building community connections with Newcomers to Alberta and Canada, including immigrants, refugees, permanent residents and others.
Together they created a warm welcome, helping integrate families into both the schools and broader community by providing essential connections, information pamphlets and resources navigation.
Thank you for being such a supportive presence in our schools.
Sherry works closely with many of our English as an Additional Language learners and their families. She has also worked closely with AHC for many years. AHC is a registered charitable organization, incorporated under the provincial Societies Act, committed to serving and building community connections with Newcomers to Alberta and Canada, including immigrants, refugees, permanent residents and others.
Together they created a warm welcome, helping integrate families into both the schools and broader community by providing essential connections, information pamphlets and resources navigation.
Thank you for being such a supportive presence in our schools.
What is Advent?!
As we journey through the season of Advent, we will be posting each Sunday meditations that were written by St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696 – 1787)
specifically for the season of Advent. These meditations are presented with one for the morning and one for the evening. However, feel free to use these in any way that will provide spiritual benefit.
The meditations include three points and provide reflections on God’s love for us, acts of contrition, and petitions for final perseverance. They conclude with a brief prayer to Our Blessed Mother.
We hope that these mediations help you and your family journey through Advent
specifically for the season of Advent. These meditations are presented with one for the morning and one for the evening. However, feel free to use these in any way that will provide spiritual benefit.
The meditations include three points and provide reflections on God’s love for us, acts of contrition, and petitions for final perseverance. They conclude with a brief prayer to Our Blessed Mother.
We hope that these mediations help you and your family journey through Advent
Great news, Coyotes! Our school is featured in Lakeland Catholic’s latest Success Stories. Take a look at the full highlight here:
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Holy Cross welcomed the amazing Earth Rangers. They discussed the Artice environment and all its animals that live there.
Mercy Day!
Last day of book fair.
Community Connection
Today Holy Cross Elementary held their first lockdown drill. This drill helps prepare students for possible scenarios. Our staff and students were amazing for their first drill. Thank you to the Cold Lake RCMP for assisting in our practice.
Tomorrow is our school wide PJ Day!
Evidence of Learning Evening starts tonight and will continue tomorrow November 26th. We encourage students to attend with their parents and guardians. If you were unable to book an appointment please contact your child's teacher.
We have a winner! Congrats 2EM!
Book Fair this week....
Every child is created in the image and likeness of God—unique, precious, and deeply loved.
In our Catholic schools, we nurture this truth each day by forming students in kindness, compassion, and responsibility.
Guided by our faith theme, Do Small Things with Great Love, and the Catholic Social Teachings, we help students understand the dignity of every person and how their small acts can make a big difference.
Together with families and parishes, we work to create school environments where every child belongs and where Christ’s love is visible in the way we greet, support, and care for one another.
To learn more about our commitment to safety, belonging, and the well-being of every student, please visit:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/safety-and-belonging
In our Catholic schools, we nurture this truth each day by forming students in kindness, compassion, and responsibility.
Guided by our faith theme, Do Small Things with Great Love, and the Catholic Social Teachings, we help students understand the dignity of every person and how their small acts can make a big difference.
Together with families and parishes, we work to create school environments where every child belongs and where Christ’s love is visible in the way we greet, support, and care for one another.
To learn more about our commitment to safety, belonging, and the well-being of every student, please visit:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/safety-and-belonging
