Five students, along with Ms. Kennedy and Fr. John, went to Notre Dame School of Dallas to assist with a confirmation retreat for their students on April 9. They left by bus from campus at the beginning of activities period and returned around 5:30. In addition to praying and playing together with the special needs young adults, the Cistercian students helped to put on catechetical skits of parables like the prodigal son, and they helped to complete an arts & crafts activity illustrating the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit: wisdom, understanding, right judgment, courage, knowledge, reverence, and wonder/awe. It was a wonderful afternoon, and a chance to see concretely how the Holy Spirit can unite all people, even those with different backgrounds and abilities. Let us keep these young men and women in our prayers as they journey toward the Sacrament of Confirmation in May!
