Thanh Nguyen &7TH -8TH GRADE (CCD)

The history of Mother’s Day is centuries old and goes back to the times of Ancient Greeks. The early Christians celebrated the Mother’s festival on the 4th Sunday of Lent to honor Mary, the Mother of God. In 1914 President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the 2nd Sunday in May as a National Holiday in honor of mothers.

Motherhood is a symbol of love, kindness and forgiveness. The Bible refers to mothers’ love like that of God’s love: always merciful, comforting and caring. This is the day to stop, remember, and pray for that special person in our lives, without whom we would not be who we are today. All their efforts towards making us a complete person of confidence, helping us find our way in difficult times, and providing for us with their never exhausting love. Mother’s Day is a time to be grateful for God for being so kind as to bless us with an angel in the form of a mother.

Many of us have learned our faith from our parents. Here are the things that the 7th- 8th graders in CCD class are grateful for from their mothers.

Ryan: “I’m grateful for you, mom, because you have given me everything. But the most valuable thing that you have given me is love. All your love you have given me is the best gift I will ever have. Thank you.”

Leo: “You fed me a lot of food. Thanks for the food.”

Tiffany Corey: “I’m thankful for you, mom, because you have always taught me to forgive others even if I didn’t want to. I also love Mary because she is always there for me whenever I need her.

Lillian: “My mother makes me think of Mother Teresa who said, “Trusting in God.” She teaches me about faith and helps me with my problems.”

Iris: “I give thanks to my mother because she has taken me around. Thank you for all the rides, mom.”

Rosary: “Mom, I’m grateful for you because you always teach me what is right and how to be more faithful.”

Anna Taino: “My mom is always there for me when I am down. When I am discouraged she always thought of something positive for me to be encouraged.”