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January 2012 Virtue of the Month | Thankfulness

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During this month of January, students are learning about the virtue of THANKFULNESS. We realize that gifts from God are always good and we want to remember to thank him for everything he gives us each day. Since we are also celebrating National Vocations Awareness Week this month, we are especially focusing on gratitude to Christ for the vocations in the Church by supporting them with our prayers. One beautiful way we can thank God for his many gifts is by saying grace before meals as a family. By praying together and for each other, we show God that we are grateful for the many blessings he has given us that day.
Here are some other tips for living Thankfulness at home:
  • During family meals, share with each other things that you are thankful for.
  • Before bed, help your child remember to thank God for all the specific things he gave them that day, including the harder lessons they learned.
  • Encourage your child to help lead prayers before meals or other prayers that you say as a family.
  • Say a decade of the rosary together as a family once a week to thank Mary for being our Mother who is always watching over us.
  • Help your child (and yourself!) remember to write thank you notes to others who have shown you kindness.
  • Pray a prayer for vocations every night during bedtime prayers, reminding your child to thank Jesus for all the people you know who have brought you closer to him through following their vocation.
  • Invite your pastor or other priest, consecrated, seminarian, or nun that you know to dinner to thank them for their generosity.

About Everest

Everest Academy Lemont, founded in 1995 as White Pines Academy, is a private Catholic school offering a Pre-K through grade 8 program.

Our goal is to offer each child the highest quality education through Integral Formation®, the pedagogical method developed by the Legionaries of Christ. Through Integral Formation®, each student benefits from a personalized approach that develops the whole person, from intellect and character to spiritual life and apostolic responsibility. The result: intelligent, responsible, and positive leaders who will transform society with the Gospel values.

Here at Everest Academy, with our brand new campus opened for the fall 2009 school year, we are poised for growth and ready to give our students a Catholic educational experience that will last them a lifetime. Find out more by taking a tour of our campus.

The Pilgrim Queen

The Pilgrim Queen
Pray together as a family and honor Mary as a special guest in your home.

Prayer for Everest

Prayer for Everest
Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for making Everest Academy a reality. With the aid of the Holy Spirit, may we touch the lives of many people and bring to our community the joy of knowing and loving Jesus Christ. We thank Our Mother Mary for her help and ask for her continued care and protection. Amen.

School Masses

School Masses
Join us for All School Mass on Friday at 2:20pm or Morning Mass at 7:15 am Tues., Wed., and Thurs.

Lean on Me Holy Hour

Lean on Me Holy Hour
Spend some time with Jesus every Thursday, after morning Mass 7:45am

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