St. Peter, Canby students know first hand the power of prayer

by Sandi Kollar, Principal

St. Peter, Canby

“The School of St. Peter in Canby attempts to help students live out the gospel message of Jesus in community, in worship, and in service.” Students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 have recently made these words from our Mission Statement come alive.

With the help of their teacher, Mr. David Biermaier, they have committed themselves to prayer. Praying for the sick, the lonely, the oppressed, and anyone who needs or wants their prayers has become a daily part of their classroom.

Students, faculty, staff, and members of the parish submit names of friends and relatives who need prayers. The students then spend time each week praying for these people.

They also send out a card with the poem “His Healing Hands” by Helen Parker in it.

Many times the students receive responses from the people they pray for letting them know just how powerful their prayers have been. One person recently responded, “I just wanted to express my heartfelt thanks and say how proud I am of our school, St. Peter’s.” Yes, the Spiritual Works of Mercy are alive and well in our Catholic schools.