On Ash Wednesday, students and staff at Helias Catholic High School were reminded to make space for God in their lives as they reflect on the meaning of Lent. The school emphasized the importance of personal and noncommercial use of material from the Associated Press and warned against any potential errors or delays in their transmission.
Ash Wednesday Reflections at Helias Catholic High School
On Ash Wednesday, Helias Catholic High School students and staff focused on making space for God in their lives. The day marked the beginning of the season of Lent, a 40-day period of reflection and penance leading up to Easter.
During an all-school Mass, Father Donald Antweiler emphasized the importance of personal repentance and turning away from sin. He encouraged students to embrace the spirit of Lent through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
The school also distributed ashes, a symbol of both mortality and repentance. Students and staff received the ashes while reciting, "Remember, man, thou art dust, and to dust thou shalt return."
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