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Bishop Celebrates Annual Mass for Home School Families
The Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge celebrated Mass for home school parents, Saturday, September 13 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Raleigh. The Mass was hosted by The Association of Roman Catholic Homeschoolers (ARCH) of Raleigh and Cary and the Raleigh parish.
In his homily, Bishop Burbidge noted the day marked the Memorial of St. John Chrysostom, a man who spoke of life’s difficulties, while maintaining a great faith. He commended the parents for assuming their role as “as the first teachers of your children in the ways of faith.”
“In a world that often misleads and misguides our young people with conflicting messages,” the Bishop said, “you lead your children to truth as found in Sacred Scripture and the solid teachings of the Church.”
Bishop Burbidge encouraged the children to thank their parents and to work with them, adding, “Your parents love you very much and will do anything to protect you.” He cautioned, “Yet, they cannot spare you from all the temptations and sufferings of the world.” He said the formation they are providing “will always lead you on the right path and provide the strength that you need.”