From the Assistant Principal's Desk
Holy Week
AS WE PREPARE FOR HOLY WEEK
If Santa and the Easter Bunny were both on Instagram, I’m pretty sure we can all guess who would have the biggest following! Easter is so easily dwarfed in our annual calendars by the tinsel and trimmings of Christmas. Yet as Christians we know that Easter is no less important—“we believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him” (1 Thess 4:14).
We have every reason to celebrate Easter!
With fewer expectations and commitments than Christmas time often brings, Easter can be a perfect time to shape our own family traditions. In the busyness of the school term, Easter can sneak up on us and we miss that opportunity!
There are lots of ways that we can start the Easter eggs rolling: perhaps making cards for family and friends, planning a few Easter themed crafts, baking or buying Easter foods, and even decorating the house.
What about the Easter weekend itself? It is amazing that for much of the Western world, even our work and school calendars give us time out to celebrate Easter. Our churches often have lots going on and it’s great to get involved celebrating with our whole church family. Joyfully declaring with brothers and sisters, “He is risen!” is always a highlight for me. As we think beyond formal church events, every family is so different—what would be a fun filled happy day for one family could feel like pulling teeth for another! What is it that makes for a celebration in your family?
Whatever shape your Easter weekend and holidays take, we wish you a holy and safe Easter and holiday break and look forward to seeing you all in Term 2.