As our patron and great saint of the 20th century said about Lent,
Lent is a time of profound truth, which brings conversion, restores hope and, by putting everything back in its proper place, brings peace and optimism. Lent is a time that makes us think about our relationship with “Our Father”; it re-establishes the order that should reign between brothers and sisters. Lent is a time that makes us jointly responsible for one another; it detaches us from our selfishness, small-mindedness, meanness and pride; it is a time that enlightens us and makes us understand better that we too, like Christ, must serve (Pope JPII, Message for Lent 1981).
From our rightly ordered relationships we receive our identity, which in turn defines our mission.
Because our mission requires unity and emphasizes forming saints for the new millennium, I am challenging everyone in our community to recommit themselves to this mission. Moreover, the more we recommit ourselves the more this will be a fight. This is why the Lenten season is a perfect opportunity to trust in the Lord and persevere as we enter into God’s Glory. — Headmaster Mr. Schreiber
St. John Paul II Classical School and Chesterton Academy are of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. They are private Catholic classical schools serving Montessori preschool and elementary through high school. They have open enrollment and provide an individualized education in an integrated faith-based environment. Each child is supported not only academically, but spiritually. Learn more by scheduling a visit.
