Even the Blessed Virgin Mary had parents and other teachers who imparted their wisdom to her. On Nov. 21, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of Mary in the Temple. Her parents Joachim and Anne presented their daughter to be consecrated to God and to learn from the temple priests and older consecrated virgins. Help children understand that we are all consecrated to God in our baptism by sharing the video about Mary’s presentation at www.teachingcatholickids.com.
It was fitting for Mary to receive such careful formation as the one who would raise the greatest Teacher, Our Lord Jesus Christ. His Apostles called him “Rabonni,” Hebrew for “teacher,” and their relationship grew to where Jesus called the 12 not just students but friends. Celebrate all the facets of our relationship with Jesus on the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, on Nov. 26. One way to honor Our Lord is to pray at Christ the King Church in High Point, where there is a beautiful stained-glass depiction of Our Lord under this title. (Window detail pictured at right.)