b'ABOUT THE PUBLISHER from the editorSaint Marys Press is a nonprofi t, Lasallian Catholic publisher administered by the Christian Brothers of the Midwest District. Our focus is a contemporaryThe start of a new school year expression of the Catholiccan be an exciting time! We have Churchs mission to proclaimrenewed passion and enthusiasm the Good News of Jesusfor ministry, new goals for making Christ and the Lasallianthis the best year yet, and great mission to provide a humanhope for the hearts and lives of the and Christian education foryoung people we will encounter young people, includingand journey along with this year.those who are economicallyThis issue of Inspire! aims to support you and provide deprived. With our partnersfurther inspiration to keep you focused and ready for in schools, parishes, andthe beginning of the year. Inside youll fi nd articles families, we share the Goodthat provide keys to nurturing faith in children and News of Jesus Christ withencouraging Scripture use with families. Youll also Catholic Christian childrenencounter refl ections that touch on the new-year and young people throughenergy and remind us of whats at the heart of our publications and services.ministry. And there are plenty of ready-to-use activities focused on welcome and building community.CONTRIBUTORSRita Burns Senseman, JoannaIt promises to be a year full of adventure! The Dailey, Steven Ellair, Malloriewhole team at Saint Marys Press wants you to Goodale, Sigrid Lindholm,know that were right here with you. May your new Julie Mickler, Laurie Ziliak year be fi lled with joy and may your heart be fi lled with excitement for what is about to unfold.A @SaintMarysPress Live Jesus in our heartsforever!Steven E\x1f airB Saint Marys PressF Saint Marys PressCopyright2019 by Saint Marys Press, Christian Brothers Publications, 702 Terrace Heights, Winona, MN 55987-1320, www.smp.org. All rights reserved. Permission is granted to reproduce the materials intended for distribution to the children. No other part of this magazine may be reproduced by any means without the written permission of the publisher. Subscribe today!smp.org/inspire 5'