This fourth Sunday of Advent is also International Migration Day In today’s liturgy, we meet Joseph, accepting Mary into his home, never imagining a future consequence will be their flight into Egypt. Paul had probably not pictured himself being shipwrecked several times when he began proclaiming the gospel in Rome and elsewhere among the Gentiles. […]
November Leaves: Reflection and Prayer
November 9, 2016 By Terri MacKenzie, SHCJ Although tree leaves are dropping only in the cool Northern Hemisphere, November is an appropriate month for the whole world to reflect on life and death. The following can be used in any location. For a two-sided pdf, contact terrishcj@aolcom. Each participant needs a leaf — one that […]
The Feast of St. Teresa Celebrated at Mayfield
26 October 2016 By Maria Dinnendahl, SHCJ Mayfield School in East Sussex, England recently celebrated the Society’s Feast – as Foundress’ Day – on Friday 14th October as the students departed for Half-Term, the autumn holidays, that afternoon. So the next day Mayfield School should have been deserted and quiet. However, some months ago Richard […]
Oghara Community Celebrates Feast of St. Teresa in Style
October 26, 2016 It was all joy and excitement when the SHCJ Oghara Community staged a demonstrative exhibition of the art-works of one of her members, Sr. Anita Ekpo Dominic as part of the activities marking this year’s celebration of our Foundational Feast Day. The day started with the Holy Mass celebrated in the SHCJ […]
Soccer: a New Way to Learn at Washington School for Girls
Sr. Mary Bourdon, RJM – Head of School, Washington School for Girls Washington School for Girls is a co-sponsored ministry of the Society of Holy Child Jesus. Last school year, the Washington School for Girls (WSG) started a soccer program at The VIEW Campus (3rd to 5th Grades) thanks to a partnership with US Soccer […]
A Letter to Our Friends
October 15, 2016 Dear Friends, The members of the Society are gathering in different ways and places to celebrate the founding feasts of St. Edward and St. Teresa in 1846. We wanted to greet you at this time because you share so much with us. The Society’s life began with Cornelia Connelly knowing what it […]
Holy Child Sisters Creatively Reflect on 170 Years as a Society
Click the buttons below to find creative expressions by Holy Child Sisters celebrating the 170th anniversary of the Society’s foundation. Celebration in Song and Poetry Reflection on 170 Years SHCJ Founded on the Eucharist Drawing Cornelia’s Story The Society Marks 170 Years
Holy Child Sisters Pen Song and Poem to Celebrate Society’s 170 Years
October 12, 2016 The Society is celebrating 170 years this week. Holy Child Sisters Katharine Holmstrom and Agnes Solomon expressed their love for the Society by writing a song and poem, respectively. By Agnes Solomon, SHCJ There was a nun by name ‘Cornie’ Who toiled to get a place for God With other […]
Drawing Cornelia’s Story
October 11, 2016 The Society is celebrating 170 years this week. Art has always held a special place within the tradition and spirit of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, especially as part of a Holy Child education. SHCJ founder Cornelia Connelly was an artist who saw all forms of artistic endeavors as invitations […]
New Life!: A Short Story In Honor of Saint Teresa of Avila
October 10, 2106 In honor of the great Saint Teresa of Avila and on the feast of the little Saint Therese of Lisieux, Jeanne Marie Guerin, SHCJ scripted this short story. The Society is celebrating 170 years this week. New Life! The creeping darkness wove its way around the small red plant. Final rays of sun […]
