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Celebration of the Feast of Saint Francis

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Celebration of the Feast of Saint Francis

Terra Sancta College celebrated the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, the school's patron saint, in an atmosphere of joy and fraternity. Students and teachers came together to mark this special occasion and reaffirm the values of love, peace, and humility that lie at the heart of the Franciscan mission.

Date

Monday, October 5, 2026

Participating sections

Whole school

Overview

Terra Sancta College in Bethlehem celebrated the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, the school's patron saint and founder of the Franciscan Order, marking a special occasion that reflects the spiritual and human values at the heart of the school's educational mission.

The Feast of Saint Francis offers an opportunity to reflect on his life and teachings, which embodied love, peace, humility, fraternity, and service to others. Saint Francis dedicated his life to spreading a message of peace and bringing people closer together, becoming an enduring example of generosity, tolerance, and respect for humanity and nature.

This occasion holds special significance for the Terra Sancta College community, as Franciscan values form an essential part of the school's identity and educational mission. By commemorating this feast, the school reaffirms its commitment to instilling these principles in its students, encouraging them to practice kindness, cooperation, and respect for others in their daily lives.

The Feast of Saint Francis serves as a reminder that education goes beyond acquiring knowledge. It is also about shaping character, fostering responsibility and solidarity, and encouraging service to the community, inspiring students to become ambassadors of peace, love, and hope in the world around them.

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