Bethlehem Holy Child Program

Today was Graduation day and it was pure joy. 🎓

It was a wonderful day for the HCP mission- Instilling Hope through Healing. ❤️‍🩹

Despite class time being disrupted for a good length of time this year, our students and teachers persevered. Through online learning and regular check-ins from staff, students and their families tended to their studies like a garden — watering what was planted, trusting in the season of growth, and finishing the year with gained confidence and personal growth.

We celebrated 7 graduates who are now moving on to further their education. Their tenacity and “intelligence of the heart” inspires all of us.

To every student and teacher: thank you for your grit, your grace, and your faith in the work. You remind us what is possible when we walk together, care for one another, and keep learning no matter the obstacles.
classroom and in the garden."

What a day! 💚

HCP students were invited by Bethlehem University through the Natural Museum - for a field trip filled with fun learning games and hands-on activities.

From morning to afternoon, it was a full day of new experiences, laughter, and discovery.

Our children came home wonderfully tired out, with full hearts and curious minds. That’s the sign of a day well spent.

✨Today was a day of joy and renewal as our students returned to school for the first time in many weeks! And it is still The Easter Season!

Amidst the past challenges and uncertainty our amazing staff demonstrated brought the spirit of Easter to life with HCP’s favorite traditions of a fun egg hunt and egg coloring activity - because even in tough times, hope and joy can shine through✨

We're so grateful for our staff’s resilience and faith. We are also very thankful for all your prayers and support that have held us in hope 🙏😊
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Jesus Christ has risen. He is risen indeed. ✝️

In this time of war, our faith in the love of the Savior, sustains our determination to continue to serve our HCP students and their families.

We draw inspiration from the Latin Patriarch Cardinal Pizzaballa’s Easter Vigil message: “Do not stand still before the stones of the world, but let us become... ‘living stones,’ signs of reconciliation, artisans of hope, witnesses to a life that death can no longer extinguish”

As we celebrate the resurrection of Christ in the Holy Land, the Holy Child Program finds hope and joy in being “living stones” - spreading love, kindness, and reconciliation in our community 🌟.

Jesus Christ has risen. He is risen indeed. ✝️

In this time of war, our faith in the love of the Savior, sustains our determination to continue to serve our HCP students and their families.

We draw inspiration from the Latin Patriarch Cardinal Pizzaballa’s Easter Vigil message: "Do not stand still before the stones of the world, but let us become... 'living stones,' signs of reconciliation, artisans of hope, witnesses to a life that death can no longer extinguish”

As we celebrate the resurrection of Christ in the Holy Land, the Holy Child Program finds hope and joy in being "living stones" - spreading love, kindness, and reconciliation in our community 🌟.

Today we are giving you a quick update on the wellbeing of the students and staff at our school. This report is in conjunction with an email we have sent to those on our newsletter list.

*Students have been sheltering at home due to the risks in the surrounding area.
*At this writing, these risks remain and all schools in the region, including the Holy Child Program, have been closed by the Palestinian government.
*Our students remain in their homes as HCP continues to provide home learning and hope for a peaceful future.

While the conditions in the Holy Land are disruptive to the students, we are pleased to say that all of them, their families, and the staff are safe. We have heard from many of our supporters that they have concerns for the school and are praying for the students and the community. Your prayers and support have meant so much to us and our students. We can’t thank you enough ❤️

Despite this situation ✨HOPE🙏remains.
The Holy Land is the birthplace of Jesus the Savior. We urge you to read the message below which was published on the website of the Latin Patriarch. He asks for a call to pray the Rosary on March 28.
For direct access to the article, please use this link 👉 https://www.lpj.org/en/news/celebrations-of-holy-week-in-jerusalem-and-at-the-holy-sepulcher-a

The staff of HCP and the students who live there along with the Board of Directors in the US, will pray for you this coming Holy Week.

With our deep appreciation,
The Holy Child Program Board of Directors

👉You can join our newsletter here- mailto:[email protected]

Today we are giving you a quick update on the wellbeing of the students and staff at our school. This report is in conjunction with an email we have sent to those on our newsletter list.

*Students have been sheltering at home due to the risks in the surrounding area.
*At this writing, these risks remain and all schools in the region, including the Holy Child Program, have been closed by the Palestinian government.
*Our students remain in their homes as HCP continues to provide home learning and hope for a peaceful future.

While the conditions in the Holy Land are disruptive to the students, we are pleased to say that all of them, their families, and the staff are safe. We have heard from many of our supporters that they have concerns for the school and are praying for the students and the community. Your prayers and support have meant so much to us and our students. We can't thank you enough ❤️

Despite this situation ✨HOPE🙏remains.
The Holy Land is the birthplace of Jesus the Savior. We urge you to read the message below which was published on the website of the Latin Patriarch. He asks for a call to pray the Rosary on March 28.
For direct access to the article, please use this link 👉 https://www.lpj.org/en/news/celebrations-of-holy-week-in-jerusalem-and-at-the-holy-sepulcher-a

The staff of HCP and the students who live there along with the Board of Directors in the US, will pray for you this coming Holy Week.

With our deep appreciation,
The Holy Child Program Board of Directors

👉You can join our newsletter here- mailto:[email protected]

But wait, there's more!! 😊

This field trip was too special and amazing not to share more moments from our adventure!

🫱Keep swiping for more snapshots of our students connecting with nature, learning about ancient traditions, and making memories that will last a lifetime.