Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Blessing Backpacks

This is a new one for me. When I saw this sign at St Clements Church I had to pull over to see what it is all about. School starts here next week and I guess getting your backpack blessed is supposed to help keep you safe through the school year. It is also combined with a campaign to give backpacks and supplies to kids who are in need.
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22 comments:

  1. TomAugust 31, 2016 at 8:37 AM

    Distributing backpacks is common here, but I've never heard about blessing them.

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  2. 21 WitsAugust 31, 2016 at 8:40 AM

    This is so cool! A wonderful idea!

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  3. eileeninmdAugust 31, 2016 at 8:44 AM

    Hello, what a great idea! Happy Wednesday, enjoy your day!

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  4. GosiaAugust 31, 2016 at 9:13 AM

    wise campaign

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  5. Billy Blue EyesAugust 31, 2016 at 9:37 AM

    Sounds like a good idea

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  6. KateAugust 31, 2016 at 9:46 AM

    Whether you "believe" or not, it doesn't matter. . .can't hurt! So happy that backpacks are available for kids. A somber note: couldn't help but notice the date, Sept 11, and the irony of the concept of safety.

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  7. SharonAugust 31, 2016 at 10:47 AM

    That "blessing" part is a new one to me however the backpack drive is something I've seen done a lot around here. In fact, the place I work just finished one.

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  8. LowellAugust 31, 2016 at 11:23 AM

    I saw an article about a Lutheran church in South Florida that was conducting a "Blessing of the Backpacks" service. Sounds rather silly to me, but I suppose it's a good gimmick to get the kiddies involved along with their parents.

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  9. ChristineAugust 31, 2016 at 12:25 PM

    Never heard of the idea that backpacks need a blessing but distributing them is charitable.

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  10. BillAugust 31, 2016 at 1:57 PM

    I know that they distribute backpacks to kids but never heard about the blessing part.

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  11. RevrunnerAugust 31, 2016 at 2:23 PM

    I was going to say. . . probably as much about giving out backpacks as blessing them.

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  12. Taken For GrantedAugust 31, 2016 at 2:51 PM

    I have seen churches bless all sorts of things, but never backpacks. Good they are giving backpacks away. That should help many hard pressed families.

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  13. HalcyonAugust 31, 2016 at 3:02 PM

    I support this action. We should do all we can to make an even playing field for kids at school.

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  14. jennyfrecklesAugust 31, 2016 at 3:20 PM

    Sounds good to me.

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  15. s.cAugust 31, 2016 at 3:48 PM

    Nice initiative.

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  16. William KendallAugust 31, 2016 at 4:30 PM

    I haven't heard that idea before.

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  17. NonnieAugust 31, 2016 at 6:21 PM

    I like the blessing added to help kids get school supplies.

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  18. TexWisGirlAugust 31, 2016 at 6:39 PM

    catholics do some strange things (i was raised one). but guess it can't hurt. :)

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  19. AnonymousAugust 31, 2016 at 8:35 PM

    I like the backpack drive idea for kids who can't afford it and prayer is effective.

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  20. CloudiaAugust 31, 2016 at 9:22 PM

    that's great! good choice, P

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  21. LoisAugust 31, 2016 at 9:54 PM

    We just had a blessing of the backpacks at my church this past Sunday. Episcopalian, not Catholic, and we also have a school at our church, so I think that is why they do this.

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2016 at 7:09 PM

    Update on those bags. A movie star who is black. She won for one of the movies made in setting of Africa in Toronto . The tiff is it called. The red Carpet walk.She was on the Allen D Show today. Sept 21/2016
    They are taking the bags to Africa and will
    have a light inside as a bonus so the children traveling will be able to see. They travel in the dark to school. The African children. I think you can see the video shows on your computer most times. If you missed the show.

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