Can you believe that I still get nervous to teach faith formation even though I've been teaching for 20 years? I'm starting a new class tonight and my heart rate is relatively high right now! You'd think that I'd have this nervousness whipped but I don't.
I think I have set such high expectations for myself. I know how I feel about our faith and I want to make sure I get the kids to feel the same way, too. Possible? I hope so. I just have to remind myself to speak from the heart, share and get them to share in return so that maybe they'll either light a spark in their hearts or the spark that's there will turn into a blazing flame!
This picture of Jesus shows him before the crucifixtion, after the crowning with thorns. The artist (sorry, the artist is unknown to me) has done an amazing job capturing the emotion in Jesus' eyes. This is beautiful and it just helps to reinforce my belief that what I'm doing is right and good. Thank you, Jesus...
Today is Catechetical Sunday. During the mass, our priest called all catechists forward for a special blessing by him and also had the congregation extend their hands over us with prayers. It was very special and I left there with such a wonderful feeling in my heart. I believe I was blessed with the Holy Spirit and I pray that the Holy Spirit will remain in me and guide me on the path to bringing these kids into a deeper faith with Jesus Christ.
Heavenly Father, please bless the children who will be in my class tonight. Open their hearts to receive You and to learn so much more about our faith. Father, please be with me and bless me with the Holy Spirit. Let the Holy Spirit guide me and help me in making choices that are pleasing to You, Lord. Let me be Your vessel so that I can make a difference in these kids' lives.
Amen.
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