IHM Catholic Education Newsletter FEBRUARY 2022

Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

IHM Catholic Education Newsletter

FEBRUARY 2022

Animated by the IHM Charism of Love, Creative Hope & Fidelity ..... Embracing the Mission

Dear Friend,

We have heard a lot these several months of COVID about super spreaders. It's not a good thing for sure! However, I invite you to embrace the concept in a new way! What if you and I decided to make hope highly contagious instead of the anxiety, doubt, fear, negativity and so many cancel culture behaviors that at times overwhelm us and cause our spirits and energy levels to languish? Challenge accepted? Never underestimate your power of one! Like Nike says, "Just do it!"

Asking our God of Boundless Love to embrace your mind and heart with every good gift to be a daily hope super spreader, sincerely,

Sister Stephen Anne IHM

IHM Charism Connection

Promoting Stewardship

An IHM Sister, first by her own example, promotes in those in her ministry a responsibility for Christian stewardship, a respect for God's creation and the reverent use of the resources that sustain it. She encourages each one to share the goods of the earth in order that all may live in dignity and peace. (#51. Faithful Servant)

As IHM Sisters we invite you to join with us to lovingly explore and affirm new ways to reach out beyond our comfort zones to embrace and revitalize the created world – all people, plants, animals, land, water, and air.

We also invite you to draw on an abundance of creative hope to see these vibrant challenges realistically and pursue the tangible vision of a radically restored earth.

IHM VIRTUE of the MONTH: HOPE

Don't be optimistic, be hopeful! Pope Francis shares this thought: It's best to not confuse optimism with hope. Optimism is a psychological attitude toward life. Hope goes further. It is an anchor that one hurls toward the future, it's what lets you pull on the line and reach what you're aiming for and head in the right direction. Hope is also theological: God is there, too.

Why You Need to Become a Super Spreader - Turn Your Great Ideas Into a Worldwide Sensation

LEADERSHIP CONNECTION

What to Do When You Want to Give Up | Simon Sinek

Leaders Let Others Know They Have Your Back!

In Catholic education, each of us is called to be a leader, no matter our role! Letting someone know you have their back can be such a powerful grace! Be a back-watcher!

Highlights from the Mission

IHM Sisters Catherine Jane McErlean, Barbara Jude Gentry & Eileen Tiernan received Awards for their devoted years of service in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia as Directors of Religious Education!

IHM EdCamp

March 2022

Plan to attend a unique IHM sponsored free professional development opportunity - it's "the un-conference"! Saturday,

March 5, 2022

Flyer with information & link

to register here!

Embracing the Mission

St Josephine Bakhita and Day of Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking

Catholic Social Teaching

Dignity of the Human Person

The Catholic Church proclaims that human life is sacred and that the dignity of the human person is the foundation of a moral vision for society. This belief is the foundation of all the principles of our social teaching.

US Conference of Catholic Bishops

World Day For Consecrated Life

February 2, 2022

Please pray for all those who have made commitments in the consecrated life, and be sure to thank them on their special day. May they continue to be inspired by Jesus Christ and respond generously to God's gift of their vocation. Could God be calling you to consider a religious vocation to serve God's people?

The IHM Sisters invite you to learn more!

IHM Sisters

100+ Years Legacy

Immaculata University is a community where you can expand your mind, build your character, and clarify your calling!

Immaculata’s faculty are committed academically, professionally, and personally. It’s where your classes, field experiences, and activities will help you grow and set you on a path toward making the world a better place. It’s a place where you’ll get the education that develops a career, but just as importantly, a fulfilled life.

More Information Here!