Grade 5 student Abbie Cobb is ready for her turkey feast Jan. 8 at St. Joseph’s School in Chemainus. The feast was part of the school’s Epiphany event. The school held an Epiphany Mass, and students and staff members dressed royally in their finest attire to honour the visit of the Magi. This event is meant to help students understand  the significance that Christ came for all people, for all nations. Students were asked to write out what their spiritual gift for Jesus is, such as being kind, more helpful or compassionate and understanding. They celebrated with a feast provided by the school’s parent auxiliary.

Grade 5 student Abbie Cobb is ready for her turkey feast Jan. 8 at St. Joseph’s School in Chemainus. The feast was part of the school’s Epiphany event. The school held an Epiphany Mass, and students and staff members dressed royally in their finest attire to honour the visit of the Magi. This event is meant to help students understand the significance that Christ came for all people, for all nations. Students were asked to write out what their spiritual gift for Jesus is, such as being kind, more helpful or compassionate and understanding. They celebrated with a feast provided by the school’s parent auxiliary.

St. Joseph’s students feast

A turkey feast prepared by parents was part of the Epiphany celebration at St. Joseph's School in Chemainus.

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