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A fitting strength for back-to-school time is that of resilience.  Being strong or bouncing back from adversity with the help of God.

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Think Positive: Remember good things and say, “I can do it with God’s help!” •Get Help: Talk to parents, teachers, or friends when you need support.

SAINT STORY POPE ST. PIUS X August 21 In 1910, Pope St. Pius X issued the decree Quam Singulari, which changed the age at which Communion could be received from 12 to 7 years old, the age of reason. The Pope lowered the age because he wished to impress the event on the minds of children and stimulate their parents to new religious observance. This decree was found unwelcome in some places due to the belief that parents would withdraw their children early from Catholic schools, now that First Communion was carried out earlier. When people would criticize Pius X for lowering the age of reception, he simply quoted the words of Jesus, “let the little children come to me”.

“I plead with you – never, ever give up on hope, never doubt, never tire, and never become discouraged. Be not afraid.” — Pope St. John Paul II

“What does it take to become a Saint? WILL it.” – St. Thomas Aquinas

The opposing weakness is defeatism – giving up or accepting defeat without even trying.

In Christ’s Peace

Daniel Minter
President
Assumption Catholic Schools

Mission to promote excellence and personal growth grounded in Catholic principles and tradition.