Dear Students:
What are you doing during Lent to bring you closer to Jesus?
Dr. DeMartino
Dear Students:
What are you doing during Lent to bring you closer to Jesus?
Dr. DeMartino
I gave up cake for Lent because I want to be closer to Jesus.
By: jordan s. on February 22nd, 2010
at 11:02 am
For Lent, I am giving up sweets to bring me closer to God. I am giving them up because I think it will not bother me about eating. Doing this will give me more spare time. Instead of eating sweets I will focus more time on thanking God and praying to Him for all He has done in my life.
By: Cassidy C. on February 22nd, 2010
at 12:58 pm
I’m not eating meat on Friday. I’m also giving up playing my Wii and playing my DS. I’m also giving up soda to get closer to Jesus .
By: Jessica R. on February 22nd, 2010
at 2:07 pm
HELP PEOPLE, BE NICE,KEEP MY ROOM CLEANED.
By: CARLY MAYHEW on February 22nd, 2010
at 3:22 pm
I WILL PRAY EVERY DAY,DO WHAT EVER I AM TOLD TO DO,THANK GOD FOR THE WONDERFUL THINGS I HAVE,I THANK HIM FOR MAKING ME A SPECIAL PERSON
By: SYDNEY MAYHEW on February 22nd, 2010
at 3:26 pm
I’m giving something up for lentbut not something small because Jesus gave up his life for us and I think we owe it to him.
By: Shyloh Alicea 6-W on February 22nd, 2010
at 4:02 pm
During lent I am going to pray for world hunger, I am going to quietly help others without waiting to be praised and me and my family will share our faith with someone everyday.
By: Leilani Morales on February 22nd, 2010
at 5:28 pm
praying for forgiveness
By: Alexa G 3rd on February 22nd, 2010
at 5:48 pm
I am reading an extra 15-30 minutes each night.
By: jeffrey martine on February 22nd, 2010
at 7:06 pm
Be nicer to my family and give up playing wrestling on wii. Serving the church as a alter server. I will take some time before I read and pray.
By: matt bernard on February 22nd, 2010
at 7:32 pm
to become closer to jesus in Lent I will be nicer to my family. Also I willgive up taking so much time in the morning.I can become closer to Jesus by praying in the morning and before I have meals I will alter serve at my church for the ststions of the cross at st. michaels at7.Lent is a time were we prepare ofr the coming of Jesus rising from the dead so that is what I am doing to do for the coming of jesus.
By: grace bernard on February 22nd, 2010
at 7:43 pm
Clean and help people in need and take care of my dog more often.Study a little harder and talk to God more.
By: skye on February 22nd, 2010
at 8:04 pm
For Lent this year, I am giving up sweets. This is good for me to bring me closer to Jesus because I am resisting temptation, just as Jesus did in the desert, except, of course, on a smaller scale. It is also giving me more time to reflect and pray this Lent.
I am also pray extra everyday, to bring me closer to Jesus. I am praying for specific intentions, particularly sick relatives.
By: Sarah Gibney on February 22nd, 2010
at 11:55 pm
During Lent, I will be praying more often out of school. I will also try to go to Reconciliation and help my parents more in the hopes of bringing Jesus closer to me. I will try my best to sin less and I will eat healthier. No meat on Fridays!
By: Lia Stiles on February 23rd, 2010
at 8:03 am
During Lent, I will go on the computer less and I will use that free time to pray, or help the community. I will also go to Stations of the Cross during the Lenten season. Also, I will try to help my parents more around the house without complaining.
By: Carolina Jost on February 23rd, 2010
at 8:04 am
During Lent, I am going to spend the time I have from giving up things that I normally do to pray, study, help around the house, and help the community.While doing all of these things,i will remember why I am doing it and that will bring me closer to Jesus.
By: Paige Granato on February 23rd, 2010
at 8:05 am
To become closer to jesus during lent I will pray more than I do, do more chores in and outside my house, and I will donate more money, clothes, food than I already do. I will also study more than I already do. In doing all of these things I believe that I will become closer to Jesus
By: nick gibney on February 23rd, 2010
at 8:06 am
During Lent, I will use my iPod and computer less. Because of this, I’ll have more time to help my parents around the house and thank God for everything He has given me.
By: Monica DeDomenico on February 23rd, 2010
at 8:12 am
I will be trying to pray me and give up more video games ,TV,computer,and many other that are considered gods
By: Donovan Fava on February 23rd, 2010
at 8:14 am
During Lent, I could watch less TV, play less video games, and go outside more often. I could also go to church and pray more.
By: Nick trotz on February 23rd, 2010
at 8:17 am
During Lent to bring myself closer to Jesus I’m volunteering at Bishop McCarthy Senior Citizens Home with my friend and my sister. I’m also doing more studying each day with my sister. I’ve given up for Lent all junk foods and soda.
By: Sonseeahray Dreher on February 23rd, 2010
at 8:17 am
During the Lent season, I am going to spend less time using the computer, spend less time talking on the phone, and spend less time getting ready for the day. By saving all this time, I will devote it to praying to God and telling him how grateful I am for the things he has given me instead of being greedy for things I haven’t gotten. I will also devote my extra time by helping my mom around the house, studying for upcoming tests and reading.
By: Kelsee Tepper on February 23rd, 2010
at 8:18 am
During Lent, I will play with my I pod less and play Xbox less. I could also donate food, money, and clothes to people that need it.
By: Anthony DeAngelis on February 23rd, 2010
at 8:19 am
During this season of Lent I will be prying more often for those who have more needs then I do. I will be going to church more and even after the season of lent is over. My family and I and donating old clothes that weren’t worn often to the drop-off boxes at my aunts work.
By: Isabella Fanucci on February 23rd, 2010
at 8:20 am
During the season of Lent I am going to say a decade of the rosary once a week. I am also going to do things without my mom asking me to do them. I am also going to spend less time watching television and on going on the computer. during that time i will study for upcoming tests.I have giving up some of my favorite foods for Lent.
By: Dominic Formisano on February 23rd, 2010
at 8:23 am
During the Lent season I will spend less time on my phone and more time helping my sister with homework and my mom with cleaning the house.
By: Eric Bradway on February 23rd, 2010
at 8:24 am
To be closer to Jesus during Lent I am going to church more often. I am also going to help out more around the house and not argue with my mother when she tells me to do something.
By: Megan Kuhl on February 23rd, 2010
at 8:24 am
I am going to help other people more. I can help other people by, helping them bag at the super market. And if they say no then that will be fine with me. Ill help my mom pick out heathy food for my family.
By: Melissa Lelli on February 23rd, 2010
at 8:27 am
During the lent season I’m going to be less nosy and talkative. Also I will let Jesus more into my life as a catholic. I will also help around the house and appreciate everything my parents do for me.
By: katie gale on February 23rd, 2010
at 8:28 am
During lent I’m going to help my parents around the house, (cook, clean.) Also I’m going try to go to church more often.
By: Adrienne Ruberti on February 23rd, 2010
at 8:29 am
During this season of Lent, I had chosen, to give up ice cream, stop arguing, and then also to offer my help, even when not being asked.
By: Jared Martine on February 23rd, 2010
at 8:32 am
I am giving up going outside as much so i can pray more and become closer to Jesus. Also, i am giving up arguing with my parents.
By: christopher spinelli on February 23rd, 2010
at 8:33 am
During lent I am going to go to church more often then I do and also pray more. I will also try and stop fighting with my sister.
By: Lauren Dwyer on February 23rd, 2010
at 8:33 am
I am going to help more people. I can help people by, saying polite things. And next time I go to the grocery store I will buy candy for friends and I can help donate to Haitii and the homeless
By: Gavin Del Buono on February 23rd, 2010
at 8:35 am
During the season of Lent, I am giving up drinking soda. I am also going to be nicer to my family and friends.
By: allison landi on February 23rd, 2010
at 8:36 am
During Lent I have decided to give up my ipod, so i can do things reading or spending time with my little sisters.
By: Sabrina Wynne on February 23rd, 2010
at 8:38 am
What I am doing is trying to pray the rosry every week. I’m trying to get along better with siblings.
By: jonathan pagan on February 23rd, 2010
at 8:38 am
For Lent I’m going to give up junk food,excersise more, and be nicer to my friends. Instead of trying to get back at my enemies,(or getting revenge),I will pray for God to forgive them and ask God to give me strength to forgive them.I am also going to pray a lot and donate money to Haiti.
By: Leila Amberths on February 23rd, 2010
at 8:40 am
What i am doing to get closer to god is praying before every meal and before i go to sleep. I am also trying to be nicer to everyone i know.
By: Lukas Gavigan on February 23rd, 2010
at 8:47 am
I am not eating any candy during the season of Lent. I am also during chores without being asked by my parents or siblings. I am also being nicer to people. my parents and I went shopping and bought a recycling can. We are going to start recycling and we are not just doing this for Lent. When the season of Lent is over we are still going to continue with recycling.
By: cassidy long on February 23rd, 2010
at 8:49 am
During the season of Lent I am giving up video games and candy and I will also stop playing my I pod.
By: Chris Yuhas on February 23rd, 2010
at 8:51 am
I will try to help out in places where people are sending clothes to the needy and sending food to people. I can try to donate money to Haiti because of the earthquakes. I will also help my mom do more chores around the house.
By: Ashley Harridan on February 23rd, 2010
at 8:52 am
for the season of Lent, i am planning to be nicer to my sister and help her with her homework.
By: Chris Yuhas on February 23rd, 2010
at 8:53 am
for the season of Lent, i am planning to be nicer to my sister and be more respectful to my parents.
By: Chris Yuhas on February 23rd, 2010
at 8:55 am
This season of Lent I am helping my parents with yard work.
By: Chris Yuhas on February 23rd, 2010
at 8:57 am
I am not spending so much time texting on my phone. Instead of texting I could be doing chores to help my parents out. I will also spend more time with my parents instead of texting, listening to my ipod, watching television, and playing on my wii. I’ll try to find ways to interact with my parents such as playing board games or maybe playing wii sports.
By: Jessica Middleton on February 23rd, 2010
at 8:57 am
I am not watching tv during the season of lent. I am trying to remember to feed my dog without being asked. I am also planning to spend more time with my little brothers.
By: Gabriella Fusco on February 23rd, 2010
at 8:58 am
I will try to help out around the house and I will not talk back to my mom when I get mad at her . I will also pray before I go to sleep . I will go to mass every Sunday. I will also spend more time with my parents instead of watching TV, texting or listening to my ipod . That is what I am going to do to get closer to God during Lent.
By: Caroline Madonna on February 23rd, 2010
at 8:59 am
I am going to try bothering my sister and spend more time with my family. I will also try to clean my room with out being told to. I will also play with my dog more and see my sister more.
By: Sebastian Figueroa on February 23rd, 2010
at 9:06 am
During this season of Lent i am doing a few things to bring me closer to Jesus. For example i am going to help my teachers and family outwith things that i can do in secret. Its kind of like a secret Santa except i will be doing things like cleaning. I will also be praying more often and i am going to not use swears and thing like that as often as i regularly would. Lent is a time of happiness and a time to grow closer to God as we remember all the things he has done for us like giving us his son to save us from sin. He died for us and the least thing we could do is to be nicer to one another or say a prayer of thanks. Thank you for reading my blog. I appreciate it. Have a good Lent and be nice.
Rachel Fay 7W
By: Rachel Fay on February 23rd, 2010
at 9:10 am
During lent I am praying,asking God forgiveness,stop fighting with my sisters and brother.On Sundays I will ask my sister to take me to church with her then go to Sunday school when ever she goes.Be nice and respect everybody i see.Make my parents a nice breakfast on Lent.The number one thing i would do on Lent is pray on my spare time.
By: Amariah on February 23rd, 2010
at 9:12 am
Well this season for lent i am helping my parents more by doing my chores without having to be told to do them. I am also going to watch less T.V or listening to my ipod when i could be playing with my brother. For this lent i can also start Texting less and being on my phone for less time . I will also try to interact better with my parents and my brother. I can do this by having a family game night or even just playing a simple board game with them. Sometimes we can all go out to eat and then go to the movies . I can also read more at home and i can study harder so that i get better grades on my tests. since i don’t play with my brother much or do anything with him i can start to play the Wii or play one of his games for his Nintendo DS. I can also start to pray more before i go to bed and when i get home . By doing this i can thank God for giving me another day to live. I can also start to pray before dinner and after dinner .By doing this i will thank God for the wonderful meal that i am able to have and can thank God for giving me this wonderful family to come home to everyday.
By: AlannaOcasio on February 23rd, 2010
at 9:16 am
What I am doing during Lent to bring me closer to Jesus is helping people when they need help. I help people every day with there classwork and their books. I get peoples books from the closet and sometimes their book bag. This is how I am bringing myself closer to Jesus during Lent.
By: Ryan Rizzo on February 23rd, 2010
at 9:16 am
To bring myself closer to Jesus during Lent i have given up the televison. Im also going to be nicer to everybody and i am going to help my mom out more around the house.
By: Brianna Lopez on February 23rd, 2010
at 9:46 am
To bring myself closer to Jesus during Lent I am making a calendar and on each day of Lent will put a good deed I can in the square. On that day I will do that good deed and offer it up to God. Some of the things I will do is taking care of my dog, cleaning my room, making my bed in the morning, and getting up on time without arguing, mostly things I should do without being told to. I will also continue to try my best in everything I do and will remember to thank Jesus for all he has done for us often.
By: Victoria Cox 6W on February 23rd, 2010
at 9:47 am
During lent I am praying to God for forgiveness.I will also stop fighting with my brother and sister.I am also giving up candy.
By: Anthony Gaunt on February 23rd, 2010
at 9:48 am
This lent I will be helping around the house more, I will also try not to fight with my brothers. This lent i will also be praying more than usual, I will study harder and try to get more A+’s. that is what I am doing for lent.
By: matthew m. on February 23rd, 2010
at 9:48 am
I am praying more and being nicer to people. I thank God each day for all he has given us.
By: Christopher Booth on February 23rd, 2010
at 10:13 am
I gave up candy for Lent. To celebrate Lent, Im going to make an effort to pray everyday.
By: Dane S on February 23rd, 2010
at 10:31 am
For the lent season i gave up candy and started eating good food. I also started helping out around
our house.
By: craig c on February 23rd, 2010
at 10:33 am
For Lent I am going to work harder at my volenteer work. I help out at the U.S Martial Arts Academy after school program. It is a great way t help others. That is what I am doing for Lent.
By: Angela Del Collo on February 23rd, 2010
at 10:34 am
This year for lent I gave up candy. Also, I’m going to help my dad in his business.
By: Casey Perryman on February 23rd, 2010
at 10:34 am
This lent I gave up all sweets. I am also going to help out more around the house.
By: Henry Rodriguez on February 23rd, 2010
at 10:37 am
During Lent I am giving up cookies, soda, and biting my nails. I am also going to start developing better eating habits like not snacking all the time. I am also going to help my mom with things around the house because the next three months are going to be very busy and she could really use my help. This is how I will become closer to Jesus during Lent.
By: Morgan Smith on February 23rd, 2010
at 10:40 am
I gave up chewing gum for lent. I’m going to try to pray more often and make sure i don’t miss Church.
By: Angelena F. on February 23rd, 2010
at 10:42 am
This lent season I will make it a commitment to pray at least 3 more times a day then I normally do. I will pray for forgiveness and peace. I will try my hardest to do what I know i am to do before i am told.
By: lenny on February 23rd, 2010
at 10:43 am
to bring myself closer to Jesus during lent this year, i am giving up chocolate, soda, candy, and cookies. i am also going to church every weekend, and making sure i pray at least 2 times a day, other than the school prayers over the intercom.
By: julia on February 23rd, 2010
at 10:45 am
I promised to help more around the house and in the community. I promised to pray more every day and night to thank God and Jesus for what i have.
By: Matthew Gladfelter on February 23rd, 2010
at 10:58 am
For lent,I have decided to give up soda, candy, and chocolate. I am also going to help my mom our around the house. She does a lot, and I don’t do as much as I should. I hope doing these things will bring me closer to Jesus.
By: Jessica Panno on February 23rd, 2010
at 10:59 am
During this season of Lent, I will spiritually change by trying to do more for others than for me. Like buying a friend a gift and not expecting one back. I want to do this because some people don’t have as much as I do so I really feel bad. When I do something for others and they like it,it feels just as good as getting a present. That’s what I’m trying to do to spiritually change.
By: lee fiocchi on February 23rd, 2010
at 12:35 pm
During this season of Lent, I will spiritually change by getting my social studies grade up. I won’t get into fights with other people. I will not be mean to anybody. One of the most important things is that I will respect all the teachers
By: michael dorio on February 23rd, 2010
at 12:43 pm
I will give up meat and eat healthier.
By: Matteo Vivirito on February 23rd, 2010
at 1:35 pm
During this Lenten season I am not going to give anything up, I am going to grow closer to God by being nicer and doing good deeds.When the Lenten season is over I will be close to God , and I still want to be the kind person I was during Lent.The deeds that I want to show is being nicer to people and listening to my parents more.When I get angry with my sisters I don’t take it out on them,and don’t show a mean and bad attitude towards others. Lent is a good time for everyone to remember God. I hope everyone will chose to act the way I am.
By: gabriela leone (: on February 23rd, 2010
at 3:09 pm
During this season of Lent, I will spiritually change by……. helping out more around the house. My mom always asks us to do our chores without her having to ask us so, I think we should start listening to her. I would also like to stop fighting as much with my brothers so, we can do more things as a family
By: Emily Bencie on February 23rd, 2010
at 4:29 pm
During Lent I will try to go to church and try praying more.
By: Jimmy Oliva on February 23rd, 2010
at 6:33 pm
During this season of lent i will spiritually change by not being mean to my brother. I will also pray and read more. I will try not to get any bad grades. i will try to get out and play more with my freinds. My sacrifice will be to help more around my house.
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By: Ryan M. on February 23rd, 2010
at 6:50 pm
During Lent this year i am giving up chocolate. I am also trying to be on my best behavior and being more kind to my brother. I am trying to help my parents around the house and trying to keep my grades up in school.
By: Mia L. on February 23rd, 2010
at 7:08 pm
During this season of lent, I will spiritually change by being nicer to my family. I will try to listen and hang out more with my sister, when she wants. I will also help a lot more around the house. I’m going to try to make more friends and be nicer to the ones I already have. I’m going to try to help my grandmom out more doing her yardwork. That is how I’m going to change during Lent.
By: anthony dottavio on February 23rd, 2010
at 7:11 pm
For Lent, I am giving up chocolate,ice cream, and soda. I am also praying more often.
By: allyson m on February 23rd, 2010
at 7:22 pm
This lent I will try to pray more to get closer to Jesus. I also gave up some of my computer time to do this.
By: Maria S on February 24th, 2010
at 8:18 am
I am going to work harder in school and on homework to get better grades. I am also going to do more chores and help out my grandfather.
By: Jenna Lambert on February 24th, 2010
at 8:19 am
I am giving up during Lent,I will clean the house more.Also, to work harder in school.To get closer to GOD I will pray to GOD everyday.
By: Addison Conley on February 24th, 2010
at 8:20 am
During this season of Lent , I will spiritually change by be kinder to the the my friends in my class. I ll try not to annoy my little brothers.
By: Sergio Avila on February 24th, 2010
at 8:31 am
I am giving up computers and video games for Lent so I have more time to help others like my parents with chores
By: Teddy DeNofio on February 24th, 2010
at 8:47 am
What I am doing during Lent to bring myself closer to Jesus is praying more , now for the people in Haiti and for my family. Also I am giving up the chewing gum!
By: Maria De Leon on February 24th, 2010
at 8:53 am
During Lent I will treat better other people my parents and I better too. Do all my work be more responsible, more respectful,pray more and thats what ill do to get Jesus closer to me
By: Andres Arellano on February 24th, 2010
at 8:54 am
during Lent i am doing more of helping communities like Make-A-Wish and less of sitting around.
By: Laina Lovisone on February 24th, 2010
at 8:54 am
I am giving up icecream for Lent. Its not all about giving things up but also taking things up (good things):). Thats a hard thing to do; if your a chocolate lover and giving up chocolate for awhile isn’t easy. Well good luck with your sacrafise!!!!!
By: Sophia Valla on February 24th, 2010
at 8:56 am
For lent I will give up eating junk food and pray for the people that have been hit by disaster. I will also give less time playing video games.
By: nick santiago on February 24th, 2010
at 8:57 am
This Lent I am giving up candy, soda, and french fries. I am giving that stuff up because I have that stuff a lot. That is what I am doing to be closer to Jesus and God during Lent.
By: Victoria G. on February 24th, 2010
at 8:58 am
during this season of Lent, i will spiritually change the change the way I act and try to be a better person. I will listen to God and my conscience more often. I will try not to get a detention and do better in school. I will try to get good grades and be kind to everyone. I will always try to be kind to every one throughout the year.
By: william durham on February 24th, 2010
at 12:41 pm
A lot of people like me like to spend time with friends, play sports, talk, and laugh. But some people like to spend thier time in the peace and quiet, and pray and talk to God. Prayers help us realize that God is always with us, and every time we pray He gets closer.
By: DaNa DaSiLvA on February 24th, 2010
at 1:13 pm
Durning this season of lent, i will change spirtiully by changing my ways. I will try and be a nicer person. trying not to hurt other people and try to make more friends. by not being so mean to people,and not letting others be mean to me. I will try to be a better person to the people around me.I will try to help others and be nice to them.
By: Sabrina Figueroa on February 24th, 2010
at 1:19 pm
During this season of Lent, I will spiritually change by not back talking.I will not back talk because after I back talk I always feel bad. I usually back talk after my parents say something that annoys me. My parents always yell at me. I think that when I am not going to back talk I will change on the inside and spiritually.
By: Samantha Zarankin on February 24th, 2010
at 2:15 pm
During this season of Lent, I will, spiritually change by being nicer to my sister. It is a big thing to me because we fight a lot. I am going to be more kind and considerate. So, by the time this Lent is over my sister and I will be friends.
By: Miguel Colon on February 24th, 2010
at 2:29 pm
i am trying to not eat meat and trying to be nicer in the time of lent
By: brittney on February 25th, 2010
at 7:55 am
i will not be mean to my brothers and i will pray a lot more than i usally do so thats what ia am doing for lent
By: grace bernard on February 27th, 2010
at 8:43 am
I gave up gum for Lent. I am going to be nice to my sister. I will pray more. I am going to help my mom and dad. I sing at Church in the choir at St. Isidores.My sister and I will get along even better now.
Lent is not only about giving up things, it is also about doing better at things and being closer to Jesus .That is how I will be closer to Jesus.
By: Allie S. on February 28th, 2010
at 8:26 pm
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