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This past Friday, our staff participated in a day of professional development. The day started with a mass with Bishop Ricken, which is always uplifting and special. His message is always clear and inspires us to keep moving forward in our faith and teaching the children about their faith. It is part of our mission that we are called to do at each of our schools in the diocese.
Part of his sermon told the story of Adele Briese, Our Lady of Champion. Bishop Ricken spoke of Adele Briese’s beatification and canonization. He stated that the process is moving quicker than expected.
Then, he encouraged us to listen to the message spoken to Adele long ago:
“I am the Queen of Heaven who prays for the conversion of sinners and
I wish you to do the same.”
“Gather the children in the wild country and teach them what they should
know for salvation.”
“Go and fear nothing. I will help you.”
Each staff member was given a framed painting by Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs to display in their classroom and school office. This painting reveals Adele’s face and offers a point of reference as we teach our students the story of Adele Briese.
If you have never taken your children to this shrine, please consider it in your weekend plans. The message is clear: We need to teach our children about their faith and enrich them whenever possible so they understand that they can also serve as disciples to spread the word of our blessed lady. Principal’s Update
Founded in 1888, St. John the Baptist School is a Catholic school in Howard where students grow in relationship with Jesus Christ, pursue high levels of academics, and are surrounded by a community rooted in Christian values. Our staff is committed to developing the whole child by nurturing each child’s academic, emotional, spiritual and behavioral development. By partnering with parents, we aim to individualize student learning in a structured environment where students grow and succeed.
St. John the Baptist School is part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. It is a private Catholic school serving Preschool and Elementary through 8th grade (PK3-8) with open enrollment. St. John the Baptist provides an individualized education in a faith-based environment. Each child is supported not only academically, but spiritually. For more information about St. John the Baptist Catholic School, visit their website at https://sjbhschool.org.
