St. Teresa Catholic School
December 17, 2025
O Wisdom
The Pursuit of Wisdom
Today marks the beginning of the "O Antiphons," titles for Jesus in the liturgy that foreshadow His coming. We are probably most familiar with them in the hymn, "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel." Today's focus is on wisdom. St. Thomas Aquinas teaches that wisdom is indeed the highest pursuit, the end of which is our true joy.
Did you ever play "Hide and Seek" as a child? Maybe some of you still play with your children! When hiding, you do what you can to not be found...but in the end, you wouldn't want to not ever be found, or even not to be sought after. In our pursuit of wisdom, sometimes our hearts become sluggish. Do we desire and pursue wisdom? What if we knew that wisdom was pursuing us? Jesus, the eternal Wisdom is about to reveal Himself to us and make Himself known.
Let's get ready to receive Him.
Sister Mary Agnes, C.K.
"Lord my God, teach my heart where and how to seek you, where and how to find you...Let me seek you in desiring you and desire you in seeking you, find you in loving you and love you in finding you."
Upcoming Events
- Tonight: Orchestra Concert 7 p.m.
- Friday, December 19: Candlelight Mass; Winter Wonderland (See details below); Noon Dismissal
- December 22-January 5: No School
- Tuesday, January 6: School resumes
Winter Wonderland
Dear St. Teresa's families,
Winter Wonderland 2.0 is almost here! Please come join us this Friday, 12/19/25!
- At 11:20, all families are invited to join us for the school sing-a-long.
- ***NEW*** Student Council would like to invite families/younger siblings after the sing-a-long from 12:00-12:30 to experience the fun! Bring the whole family to explore the wonderfully decorated wonderland and play games for all ages! (Please note- A parent must be present to attend. Students will be dismissed at 12:00 from their teacher as normal and then come back in as a family, if desired.)
- Students can wear jeans, red or green shirt and festive Christmas gear to school.
Can't wait to see you and your families at this festive celebration!🎄
Christmas Caroling with the CKs
Young women, age 12-35, please join us for Christmas caroling this Sunday, December 21st from 2:15-6:00 p.m. Includes Vespers and dinner. Meet in the school cafeteria. See this form for the permission slip (can turn in early or just bring with you).
Page One
PAGE ONE is looking for coaches for our teams, beginning the first week of February (or earlier if you choose.) Level 1 includes grades 3-4. Level 2 includes grades 5 and 6. Level 3 is for grade 7 and 8. Interested parents should contact Jean Timmerman (jean-timmerm@cdolinc.net.) Page One is an extra-curricular reading program where students meet once a week to play games with the information from books on the Page One reading lists. There is a "for fun" component as well as an optional competition. For book lists or more information, see this link: Page One or contact Jean Timmerman.
Christmas Wish List for School
Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest
Dismissal Pick-up Guidelines
Please note the procedure for picking up your children at dismissal time:
·One continuous line of cars heading north only.
·Pull forward as far as you can.
·Children load into cars that are parked in the north bound loading zone only.
·Students are to exit or enter the car on the ‘school side’ of the vehicle.
·No stopping: If your children are not ready to be picked up, drive around the block and come back.
·Students may be picked up in the Church parking lot at dismissal time. If you are planning to get out of your vehicle for any reason, please park your car in the church parking lot.
·Students crossing the street must use marked crosswalks. There are crossing guards to help the students cross the streets.
·Do not block the crosswalk with your car.
·Use your blinkers when pulling in or out of the areas in front of school.
·Do not U-turn at 36th Street and East end of Laura Avenue.
·Do not double-park. The children may not see the other cars moving.
·Please be courteous to the staff and other drivers as we help to keep traffic moving and help to keep your children safe.
Come One, Come All to the 2026 Safe Environment Recertification!
Dear Clergy, Religious, Employees and Volunteers of Ministries in the Diocese of Lincoln,
It is that time of the year again that we need to mark our calendars for the annual safe environment recertification training through the CMG Connect platform. It is important to stay diligent in our training renewal to ensure safe environments for everyone. The safe environment training recertification must be completed in January 2026, with a deadline of January 31, 2026.
Per the safe environment policies of the Diocese of Lincoln, the following individuals must complete: (1) the annual safe environment training on CMG Connect; and (2) a background check every five (5) years: Clergy, Religious, Lay Employees and Volunteers whose duties include contact with minors. If you no longer fall within one of the above four categories please contact jill-zimmer@cdolinc.net to have your CMG Connect profile archived.
To complete the training beginning January 1, 2026, go to CMGconnect.org and log into your account to complete the 2026 renewal module.
Thank you for your efforts in providing safe environments for all people within the Diocese of Lincoln.
Gerbil for the Weekend
Would you like to have a pet gerbil for a weekend? Sign up below to volunteer to care for Linus! Easy care, and I will send a few short instructions when you sign up. God bless!
Contact Sr. Mary Agnes at sr.mary-agnes@cdolinc.net with questions.
Pius X Open House for Future Students
Parents of students in 8th Grade … Pius X Catholic High School is hosting its open house for prospective students at 7 pm on Monday, Jan. 12. Students and parents will hear a short presentation about Pius X, then have an opportunity to walk the hallways to learn about the many opportunities in academics, athletics, activities and clubs. Teachers, coaches, counselors, and administrators will be available to answer questions. Learn more at https://PiusX.net/openhouse.
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Advent Art Club
A Celtic Christmas
4th grade Recorder Concert
Chess Club Dinner
Kindergarten Gingerbread Houses
St. Teresa School Mission Statement
St. Teresa Catholic School, in partnership with parents, provides an education faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church. We nurture students’ natural sense of wonder and guide them to know and love truth, beauty, and goodness, and to live as virtuous disciples of Jesus Christ with their hearts set on true and lasting joy.