Back to School Masses were held to kick off the school year.
At St. Mark School in Huntersville, eighth-grade student Connor Milligan prepares to lead his classmates to bring the gifts to the Altar.
— Photos provided by Amy Burger
At St. Gabriel School in Charlotte, a Mass was held at Aug. 31. The message for the Mass was for the students to start the year off on the “Bright Foot” Be positive Respect others Imagine the possibilities Follow the Golden Rule Help those in need and Take the time to pray — Photos provided by Michele Snoke
Father Jason Barone, assistant chaplain at Charlotte Catholic High School, celebrates the first Mass of the new school year Aug. 26. Charlotte Catholic students pray during the all-school Mass.
— Photos provided by Charlotte Catholic High School
1st grader Lily Reimels receives a blessing from Father John.
8th Grader Charlie Boone with religion teacher Larry Storace
8th Graders receive a blessing after bringing the Gifts.
Mass held at Charlotte Catholic High School
Mass held at Charlotte Catholic High School
Fifth Grade students at St. Gabriel in Charlotte with their kindergarten prayer partners.
Fifth Grade students at St. Gabriel in Charlotte with their kindergarten prayer partners.
Getting ready for Mass at St. Gabriel School.
Gettingdy for Mass at St. Gabriel School. off on the "Brig
Kindergarten teachers Taylor Garcia (l) and Kim Lohaus show kindergarteners how to go through the Communion line.
Kindergarteners at their first all-school Mass
Kindergarteners in the foreground with 8th graders in the background
Back to School Masses were held to kick off the school year.
