From our Director of Faith Formation

How do I know I'm following Jesus? Lessons from Nicodemus…

Posted on Feb. 22, 2023

In Bible 9 this year, we've been focusing on the stories of Jesus.  We've been leaning into words like these: Jesus replied, "but even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice"…

2022

Love & Kindness

Posted on Jan. 11, 2022

As we start a new year, we all seem to have little capacity for Covid and what we see as chaos in our world (any number of things not going the way we believe think they should go).  So in this post,…

2021

This is my Son... Listen to him! (post #2)

Posted on Oct. 26, 2021

This is our second thought-provoking article for parents in this series of monthly blog posts that will focus on God the Father's words, This is my Son... Listen to him! (Matthew 17, Mark 9, Luke 9, 2…

From Truth and Reconciliation Day

Posted on Oct. 5, 2021

Click below to see some slides from our Oct 1 Secondary Faith Formation time.  This Faith Formation sought to honor the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.  We were honoured to listen…

This is my Son... listen to him!

Posted on Sep. 28, 2021

Whether it is how we are treating each other during this pandemic, or  reconciling with our Indigenous siblings, I am drawn to the words of our heavenly Father in Matthew 17:5b: “This is my Son, whom…

Timely and Challenging Devo

Posted on May. 25, 2021

As many of our students and teachers start another round of in-school learning today, we're reminded that working hard during a pandemic requires wisdom and grace.  Take a quiet moment to look at the…

The church's birthday

Posted on May. 19, 2021

Pentecost, the birthday of the Church, is this Sunday, May 23.  To help us prepare, we asked Alison Springer to make a video for our secondary students.  When you have 15 minutes, grab your journal…

A reminder to start your day

Posted on May. 18, 2021

Wisdom to start the week

Posted on May. 17, 2021

Daily Devo

Posted on May. 13, 2021

Daily Devo

Posted on May. 11, 2021

May 10 Devo

Posted on May. 10, 2021

Daily Devo

Posted on May. 7, 2021

Jesus, help us be sensitive to everybody and learn from everyone.  

Devo & Thinking Routine

Posted on May. 6, 2021

Today's devo pairs our Secondary text and image with a Thinking Routine.  May Jesus' Spirit continue inviting us to live his story in these challenging times. 

Daily Text and Image

Posted on May. 5, 2021

Daily Devo

Posted on May. 4, 2021

Today's devo pairs this year's theme verse with our daily text and image.  How is Jesus inviting us to use our grief and brokenness serve others?

This is May 3, 2021

Posted on May. 3, 2021

While we're learning at-home, we'll post the daily text and image here.    Today's text and image reminds me of what I need to hear, and maybe you do too.  We draw from a well that is much deeper than…

Contemplating Lent

Posted on Feb. 22, 2021

Our Friends at the Prairie Centre for Christian Education have curated a simple Lent resource for use at school and/or home.  Click here to check it out.

Psalm 51 - Lent

Posted on Feb. 17, 2021

Today is Ash Wednesday in the Church calendar.  It marks the start of Lent and begins a season of 40 days leading up to Jesus' death and resurrection.  For us, it's a time to ask ourselves: are we…

Jan 8, 2021

Posted on Jan. 8, 2021

Today, we might have mixed feelings, excitement that in-person school will begin Monday, and continued concern over COVID or things going on in American politics.  How does today's daily text give you…

How is Jesus inviting you to take care of yourself…

Posted on Jan. 5, 2021

Today, in light of the mental heath challenges we all have, let's focus on the daily text and image below.  How is Jesus inviting you to set limits and take care of yourself, to trust that your best…

Welcome Back!

Posted on Jan. 3, 2021

Although not in-person, we're thankful to God that we can welcome all staff and students back to school! Only God knew how appropriate our theme verse would be this year.  Let's pray together, asking…

2020

Thank you for participating in the Giving Tree!

Posted on Dec. 17, 2020

As we sign off for 2020, I want to thank all the CCS students and families for supporting our Giving Tree! With your help, we were able to donate $750 in gift cards, clothes, mitts, gloves and all kinds…