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My name is Rachel Nazareth and I am the Youth Minister at the Franciscan Church of St. Bonaventure in Toronto.
The Franciscan Church of St. Bonaventure

Celebrating 800 yeats of Franciscan life

Our favourite Superheros!

Only two weeks ago, on September 17, Friar Rick gave a fantastic homily at the St. Bonaventure School Mass.  Friar Rick spoke about how his nephew has a favourite superhero, Spiderman!
Friar Rick explained that our heroes are special to us, they are strong and they help people who are in danger.  We want to be [...]

Where do we start?

We are starting up our Fall programs for our young parishioners at the parish, and I’m really excited :)  I found an interesting quote the other day (from a parishioner who gave me a great resource, thanks Bill), it says;
Contrary to what many of us have believed, handing on the faith is not primarily a [...]

The first day back at High School; less sleep, but more time with friends!

Soooo?  How was it?  The alarm went off (or dad/mom screamed at you to wake up) at 7:30am this morning.  Was it as painful as you imagined?  Okay it was probably worse for those of you not used to waking up before 12pm on a weekday.  Oh the joy of the first day/first week back, [...]

First day back at Elementary School, new teacher, old friends, a great year to look forward to!

The first day back!  Hoooraaaaaay!  Okay, so your feelings are all mixed up; you’re not looking forward to the school work, the math, the new textbooks, the science that looks difficult.  But who else is around you? Friends; yup, at least you’re facing a new grade together  

Your friends are back from summer holidays [...]

It’s the First Day of School! University/College Style!

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Well, the day has come and you are starting your first day of University or College.  Whoa, the summer passed by so quick didn’t it?!
Yes, it’s a big day of rushing around in Frosh Week; learning cheers, meeting new friends (perhaps a new roommate!), doing scavenger hunts, playing pranks and you know, generally showing your [...]

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