March's Virtue of the Month: SELF-CONTROL

THE VIRTUE OF SELF-CONTROL

Self-control is saying "no" to yourself and "YES" to something greater.

Setting GOALS for yourself helps you to practice self-control.

• Example: You have a goal to achieve an A in a subject. So you choose to study for a test rather than watch TV.

Self-control means doing the right thing whether you feel like it or not.

• Self-control is also understood as self-discipline and self-regulation.

All good traits of character are founded on self-control.

A person needs self-control to:

• Sit still and listen
• Control your temper and tongue
• Respect others and their belongings
• Eat moderately and healthy
• Persevere to get work done
• Moderate internet surfing and gaming

Self-control is when my "self" is controlled by the Holy Spirit

Galatians 5:22-23

Watch your thoughts,
They become your words.
Watch your words,
They become your actions,

Watch your actions,
They become your habits.
Watch your habits,
They become your character.
Watch your character,
It becomes your destiny.

Lenten Lunch-Making

By: Sister Catherine

Mrs. Eileen Leaman, alum parent and graduate of Trinity School and the former Trinity Prep High School, has dedicated much of her adult life working with the homeless. One of the shelters that she supports is a shelter for homeless men on the grounds of Spring Grove in Catonsville, Maryland. Trinity School has joined Miss Eileen during Lent making lunches for the homeless shelter in Catonsville. Miss Eileen shares with the students what it means to be homeless and how people find themselves homeless for different reasons. She teaches the students how to make a sandwich and forms an assembly line for packaging sandwiches and such as filling the lunch bags with snacks and napkins.

While sandwich-making is in process, younger students decorate the lunch bags with bright colors and touching words, such as God loves you - Bless you - God is with you - Be positive. On each sandwich bag is a post-it with a cheerful message to the recipient. Miss Eileen ends the session by sharing pictures of the shelter, how they celebrate birthdays (often with the first birthday cake ever received) and finally a prayer for the homeless. It is an enriching and spiritual experience for everyone.

Inside the Trinity Studio: Mrs. Virginia O'Malley, 4th Grade Teacher

Inside the Trinity Studio

Mrs. Virginia O'Malley, 4th Grade Teacher

Trinity’s PR and Marketing Committee will be featuring several articles on Trinity teachers and staff. Based on the popular Bravo TV show Inside the Actor’s Studio starring James Lipton, our version called Inside the Trinity Studio will highlight a select group of faculty members by asking the subject 10 questions requiring one-word answers. It is challenging for the interviewee and fun for the reader. We hope you enjoy this interesting look at one of Trinity’s leaders, Mrs. Virginia O'Malley, 4th grade teacher.

Mrs. O'Malley was interviewed by Kathy Bestany, a Trinity School grandparent.

 Date of interview: February 14, 2018

1. What is your favorite word? FAMILY
2. What is your least favorite word? SUCK
3. What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally? NO BOUNDARIES
4. What turns you off creatively, spiritually or emotionally? RESTRICTIONS
5. What is your favorite curse word? "OH FOR PETE'S SAKE" or "GOOD GRIEF"
6. What sound or noise do you love? GIGGLES
7. What sound or noise do you hate? CRASHING OF CAR METAL
8. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? EDITOR OF THE WASHINGTON POST
9. What profession would you not like to do? JUDGE
10. What would like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? YOUR MOTHER, FATHER, SISTER AND BROTHER WELCOME YOU

February's Virtue of the Month: COURAGE

          THE VIRTUE OF COURAGE

COURAGE is having the strength to do what we need to do.

COURAGE is when we go ahead when we are afraid.

COURAGE is needed when there are things we have to change, especially if we know it will affect other people and there is a possibility that they won't like what we are doing.

There are many kinds of true courage:

• Courage that stays cool and calm in troubled times
• Courage that stands up for what is right
• Courage of trusting according to your faith in God
• Courage of trusting yourself and refusing to follow the crowd when the crowd is wrong.

Another name for COURAGE is FORTITUDE. It is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, so you have it. Do you use it?

In your own words, write one sentence that says what courage is.

Give three reasons why courage is important.

Name two people you think have shown courage and say why.

Name three instances when the virtue of COURAGE is needed.

Jesus once said to his disciples who were caught in stormy waters in a boat:

Have COURAGE, it is I.

Inside the Trinity Studio: Mr. Rob McBride, PE Teacher

Inside the Trinity Studio: Mr. Rob McBride, PE Teacher

Trinity’s PR and Marketing Committee will be featuring several articles on Trinity teachers and staff. Based on the popular Bravo TV show Inside the Actor’s Studio starring James Lipton, our version called Inside the Trinity Studio will highlight a select group of faculty members by asking the subject 10 questions requiring one-word answers. It is challenging for the interviewee and fun for the reader. We hope you enjoy this interesting look at one of Trinity’s leaders, Mr. Rob McBride, PE teacher. 

Mr. McBride was interviewed by Margaret Timberlake, a Trinity School parent.

Date of interview: November 1, 2017

1.    What is your favorite word? COMMITMENT

2.    Where would you like to live? IRELAND

3.    Who is your favorite musician? JIMMY BUFFET

4.    Who is your favorite fictional hero? ROCKY BALBOA

5.    Who is your favorite real-life hero? MY DAD

6.    What sound or noise do you hate? NAILS ON A CHALKBOARD

7.    What sound or noise do you love? LAUGHTER

8.    What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? PGA GOLF PRO

9.    What do you most value in friends? RESPECT

10. What would like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? YOU STILL LOOK GOOD!

Mr. McBride's favorites: Blue, football, Eagles or Notre Dame, St. Patrick's Day

January's Virtue of the Month: HONESTY

          THE VIRTUE OF HONESTY

When you think of someone's reputation, you usually think of his or her HONESTY. Very early on, you will be identified by classmates as an honest or dishonest person. When people know you are honest they will like you, rely on you, and want to be around you. No one wants to be around a liar. So it is very important that you guard your honest reputation.

An HONEST person always speaks the truth.

HONEST persons:

~ Tell the truth despite the consequences.

~ Do their own homework.

~ Write a report without copying.

~ Return things that he/she borrowed.

You are being honest when you...

~ Tell a friend the truth
~ Keep your eyes on your own paper
~Clean up your room after making a promise
~ Give the cashier the extra money she gave you by mistake
~ Keep a friend's secret
~ Admit you made a mistake
~Turn in a wallet full of money that you found

Honesty is being sincere, truthful, trustworthy, honorable, fair, genuine, and loyal with integrity.

You guard your honest reputation by constantly practicing honesty. Like any other habit, honesty must be cultivated. The more you do it, the more it becomes a part of your nature. HOW WILL YOU PRACTICE HONESTY THIS WEEK?

HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY

December Virture of the Month: PATIENCE

THE VIRTUE OF PATIENCE

Patience is a virtue.  Practicing Patience means waiting.  We need to learn how to wait.  Advent is a good time to work on this because during this season we are waiting to celebrate the birth of Christ.

                                              

                                  

Describe a patient person.

Some ways to practice patience are:

• Waiting for help from a teacher
• Waiting for someone to pick you up
• Waiting for an answer
• Waiting in carpool line

Name some other ways to practice patience

How was I patient today?

We will have many opportunities to practice patience this month as we WAIT in line while we are Christmas shopping.  Think of all the people you can pray for instead of being impatient.

REMEMBER:  Practice Makes Perfect.