Training, pastoral care and remembrance at Claret School of Don Benito

The Claret School of Don Benito is having a month of November full of activities both formative and pastoral and remembrance of their most beloved people. Here is a summary of some of them:

Camp Claret Aire Libre. At the end of October, the group that forms ‘Claret Aire Libre’ was able to enjoy a magnificent weekend full of games, laughter and moments of prayer.

Preparation of the Solidarity Week. At the beginning of November, the group of students of 1st Baccalaureate of Claret School began to prepare the Solidarity Week that they will live in Tangier (Morocco) and Nijar (Almeria) in February 2023.

Training of the school staff. On 14 November, all the school staff (teaching staff and administration and service staff) received training on the “Protocol for Prevention and Action in cases of sexual violence against minors in schools”. This training was given by Fr. Jorge Sánchez cmf, responsible for the Protocol of the Fatima Province; Mr. Francisco de Asís Cantudo, responsible for the Legal Department; and Ms. María Jiménez, responsible for the Psychopedagogical Department.

Living together at Casa Claret. In mid-November, the 5th and 6th year Primary pupils began the once-a-month residential sessions at Casa Claret. Thus, more than 70 children accompanied by their catechists (Baccalaureate students, teachers and parents of students) were able to enjoy the Saturday morning of catechesis in a different way with games, celebrations and moments of reflection.

Eucharist for the deceased. On the afternoon of Monday 21st November, the whole educational community celebrated the Eucharist in the School Chapel in memory of all the relatives who have died during the last year. “Eternal rest grant unto them, and let perpetual light shine upon them”.