Faith Formation

From the Desk of Jennifer Lang, Director of Faith Formation

Posted: May 8, 2026

Working with children there is a phrase you hear often, “That's not fair!” When I taught eighth grade there were three classes of that particular grade. The other two classes were involved in less than exemplary behavior resulting in the entire grade losing privileges. My homeroom was outraged that they lost their privilege despite not being involved. After a discussion about Jesus and the message of the Gospels and “taking one for the team,” their attitude softened. This Weekend’s Second Reading is for those kids, and kids at heart, who think life isn't fair: “Always give a reason for your hope, but do it with gentleness and reverence, keeping a good conscience … for it is better to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.” Happy Mothers’ Day to all Mothers living and deceased and especially to our Heavenly Mother Mary.