Students design cards for sick, disabled

Cards of love

The mission of Catholic Schools Week is to focus on the whole individual — his or her knowledge, education and faith, said Betsy Nielson, sixth-grade teacher at St. Gregory’s School.

“We’re supposed to spend the week completing service within the school and community,” she said, “and anywhere outside the building.”

As part of Catholic Schools Week, each class completed a different service project. Nielson’s class made notes to send to those who receive meals through Meals on Wheels.

“…so that those who receive Meals on Wheels can be blessed by our students,” Nielson said, “and receive a friendly message; let them know we’re praying for them.”

The class decorated heart-shaped cards with Bible verses or special messages.

“A nice little message could brighten someone’s day,” Nielson said. “It’s always good just to know someone is thinking about them. It’s neat watching the kids put the dedication into it, but the best part will be the part we don’t see when the seniors get messages with their meals.”