In this picture from Holy Name of Jesus Parish’s 2021 Vacation Bible School, children and volunteers reveal to the world their “colorful joy.” Lisa Tucker, the creation station leader, and the crew spent countless hours guiding the 200+ group in designing, coloring and creating unique colorful shirts. COURTESY OF ROSE WHEELER
Holy Name of Jesus VBS helps lead others to Jesus
BY WKC STAFF
Rose Wheeler, director of religious education at Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Henderson, shared that their parish had “an amazing VBS (Vacation Bible School) this year.”
“We planned it to be all outside so we did not have to limit participation,” said Wheeler.
Parents and grandparents were welcome to attend the closing Mass. Wheeler said the comments of those present were encouraging, emotional and humbling.
One grandmother said, “This is what it is all about!”
Wheeler said that “adults lead youth; youth lead children; and we all come to Jesus!”
As parents and grandparents joined Holy Name of Jesus Parish’s 2021 Vacation Bible School for the closing Mass, Fr. Larry McBride guides all through the summit of the Catholic faith, the Eucharist. COURTESY OF ROSE WHEELER
In this game challenge at Holy Name of Jesus Parish’s 2021 Vacation Bible School, players are paired with a teammate. As one player holds a 16 oz. cup, the partner must run across the field with a pool noodle and put the end in the cup. This game illustrates how “We put our hope in Jesus and he guides and gives us strength. Conductor of game station is Jennifer Pritchett. COURTESY OF ROSE WHEELER
Originally printed in the August 2021 issue of The Western Kentucky Catholic.
