Whether you're returning to Catholic school or public school, remember that you are a Catholic.  Before you are anything else, you are a Catholic Christian.  And this means that everything you say and do in school represents the Catholic Church. 

But do not be frightened by that!  Instead, see it as an opportunity to bring Jesus and his Church to other people.  This means that as Catholics we DO NOT gossip.  As Catholics we DO NOT curse.  As Catholics we DO NOT cheat.  And as Catholics we DO NOT lie. 

So what do we do?  Well, as Catholics we say only the good things that really help people.  As Catholics we find other ways of expressing our anger, like closing our eyes for a minute and waiting before speaking.  As Catholics, we always speak and act honestly.  And as Catholics we always tell the truth.

God bless you all!  And thank you so much for being Altar Servers - I know it's not always easy and you don't always feel like serving.  But you all do such a great job and you inspire the people of the parish. 

- father rob