Blessing of the Pets: A Joyful Celebration of Our Animal Friends
This October, our Lower School field was filled with wagging tails, happy hearts, and a strong sense of community during the annual Blessing of the Pets.
In and out of the classroom at St. Andrew’s Lower School, our focus is always on building a strong and connected community. On Friday, October 3, we were pleased to have an opportunity to put a spotlight on some very important members of our community who provide our students with immeasurable support and unconditional love: their pets.
The weather was perfect as our Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd-grade students gathered on the school field for a special morning, the Blessing of the Pets. This meaningful tradition gives us a chance to come together as a community to celebrate the joy, comfort, and companionship that animals bring into our lives.
Students brought a delightful variety of pets to the celebration. We had dogs, leopard geckos, owls, whales, cats, bearded dragons, snakes, horses, fish, and many more at this year’s event. Some pets attended in person, while others were lovingly represented through photos or cherished stuffed animals. Each one was a reminder of the unique bond between children and their animal friends.
It was a beautiful morning that highlighted the beautiful community spirit of St. Andrew’s. Father Curtis and Mother Whitney led us in prayers of gratitude and thanksgiving. They then visited each pet, photo, or stuffed animal to offer an individual blessing, making sure that every beloved companion received special attention. Our young pet owners were given a special sticker to commemorate their pet’s blessing.
All of the children enjoyed seeing and sometimes even petting many of the excited family friends out on the field. The joyful atmosphere was perfectly complemented by the live music provided by Lower and Middle School Percussion Director, Darrel Mayers, on guitar.
We concluded the event with a final prayer of thanksgiving, sending everyone off with full hearts and, we hope, tails wagging.
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The weather was perfect as our Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd-grade students gathered on the school field for a special morning, the Blessing of the Pets. This meaningful tradition gives us a chance to come together as a community to celebrate the joy, comfort, and companionship that animals bring into our lives.
Students brought a delightful variety of pets to the celebration. We had dogs, leopard geckos, owls, whales, cats, bearded dragons, snakes, horses, fish, and many more at this year’s event. Some pets attended in person, while others were lovingly represented through photos or cherished stuffed animals. Each one was a reminder of the unique bond between children and their animal friends.
It was a beautiful morning that highlighted the beautiful community spirit of St. Andrew’s. Father Curtis and Mother Whitney led us in prayers of gratitude and thanksgiving. They then visited each pet, photo, or stuffed animal to offer an individual blessing, making sure that every beloved companion received special attention. Our young pet owners were given a special sticker to commemorate their pet’s blessing.
All of the children enjoyed seeing and sometimes even petting many of the excited family friends out on the field. The joyful atmosphere was perfectly complemented by the live music provided by Lower and Middle School Percussion Director, Darrel Mayers, on guitar.
We concluded the event with a final prayer of thanksgiving, sending everyone off with full hearts and, we hope, tails wagging.
