A Joy for Reading at Our Lady of Peace School, North Hills
Our Lady of Peace School in North Hills, California has adopted a literacy focus with a goal that every student become a proficient reader, writer, speaker, and listener-across all subject areas. The school aims to instill a joy for reading and curiosity for learning. In the fall of 2021, Sr. Richardlyn Jones began the formidable […]
NDA Students are Blessed, Broken and Shared
“Blessed, Broken and Shared” was the theme for the Notre Dame Academy two day junior retreat. The Regals enjoyed time of friendship, fellowship, and Eucharistic adoration at Mater Dolores retreat center and then spent time volunteering at the LA Regional Food Bank.
Generosity modeling begins with the youngest students
“Every child needs food to eat.” This is the simple sentiment expressed in the book For Every Child a Better World that was used to introduce Notre Dame Learning Center preschoolers to the concepts of empathy and generosity during the holiday season. Children decorated a “sharing box” and were asked to bring in their favorite […]
2022 Year in Review
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Celebrating Vocations: St. Jude the Apostle Second Grade
Italian food, kale salad, lively conversation, and tic-tac-toe. The 2nd Grade Class of St Jude the Apostle hosted SNDs and local priests for a lively dinner and discussion celebration vocation.
Sister Service Spotlight: Job training and life skills for the formerly incarcerated
KINDNESS, CONSTANT SERVICE, INFECTIOUS ENERGY… Sr. Jan Marie Villalobos was recently recognized by her colleagues and the program participants at the Center for Living and Learning (CLL) in Van Nuys.
SND Associate Prudiel Libatique honored by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles
California Associate Prudiel Libatique received an Excellence in Catechetical Service Award from the Office of Religious Education of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. He serves as the coordinator of RCIA for St. Peter Claver Parish in Simi Valley. Those who nominated Prudiel noted that he “goes way above and beyond to accompany those on their journey of faith to becoming fully initiated Catholics. Prudiel is also working to bring ALPHA to our parish. He is a Virtus Workshop Presenter as well. He continues to attend workshops and seminars, paying for himself and using his vacation time…he is a faith-filled, kind, committed person leading others to Christ.”
Entrusted With Your Stories
“I am privileged to be trusted with your stories, your joys, and your sorrows, and to journey together, encountering Jesus and doing our best to be his disciples,” Runyon said at the Mass.
She also called the moment “an affirmation for the call to the laity, to all of us, by a baptismal call, to love God, know God, and serve God.”
California Chinese Catholic Living Camp: Sr. Grace Leung Accompanies Young Adults
Sr. Grace Leung will join the California Chinese Catholic Living Camp this Labor Day weekend. She will accompany 100 young adults from across California. The Living Camp serves, supports, and connects the Asian American Catholic community by providing avenues for discernment, fostering discipleship, and building fellowship. Sr. Grace is excited to be working with a […]
Sr. Leanne: Unique Sabbatical Experiences
New updates on September 20: Sr. Mary Leanne Hubbard’s travels in East Africa continue. She visited the SNDs in Nairobi, Kenya as well as an orphanage in Tanzania. She accompanied another group of young sisters on retreat. Enjoy your photos and updates.