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All School Prayer Walk Reflection
When we first heard about the All School Lenten Prayer Walk, we were pleased that our children had the opportunity to join with their school community to pray and reflect during the Lenten season. Incorporating the Episcopal tradition into daily school life and community was a big reason we chose CCES for our sons. CCES fosters the spiritual growth and character of its students in daily class life, through Christian education, Chapel services, and incorporating service learning throughout the curriculum starting in the earliest grades of Lower School.
We were surprised when our youngest son Henry, a Primer, casually mentioned after school that Ms. Valerie had given him a prayer to read at the Prayer Walk, to the entire school community. He diligently practiced his prayer at home and was excited for his role in the service. He wasn’t nervous at all. Still, this was a big job for a young Primer, and especially for Henry, as he has a mild speech impediment. As we sat in the stands waiting for Henry’s turn, we were a bit anxious. Would he get nervous when he looked out at everyone? Would he be understandable? At his turn, we could hear him take a deep breath, and then he read his prayer, just as he had practiced. He didn’t stumble over his words, or rush, and he spoke clearly. I know he was speaking from his heart. We could see his older brother on the track with his class, smiling and beaming with pride for his little brother, as were we.
Beyond Henry’s role, what stood out the most for me that day was the reverence each student demonstrated during the Prayer Walk. From the youngest Primers all the way up to the Upper School students, I saw each one participate in the service with quiet respect and reflection. As each grade walked around the track, I was so impressed by the grace each student brought to the Prayer Walk. It has always struck me that the culture of CCES is one of kindness, inclusion, and reverence. Being able to see the entire student body demonstrate that with each other during the Prayer Walk reinforced that for me, and makes me even more grateful for the treasure of our CCES family. It was a beautiful expression of the CCES community living the Episcopal tradition during this Lenten season, and we are so grateful that our children were able to experience it.
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Kelly and Dean, with sons Jack and Henry
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