b'ABOUT THEfrom the editorPUBLISHERSaint Marys Press is a nonprofi t, Lasallian Catholic publisher administered by the Christian Brothers of the Midwest District. Our focus is a contemporaryThe Easter season begins this year on expression of the CatholicApril 12 and lasts until the celebrationChurchs mission to proclaimof Pentecost on Sunday, May 31. Many the Good News of Jesusthings happen in those 50 daysChrist and the Lasallianthe changing of the seasons, May mission to provide a humanCrowning, the culmination of sacramental and Christian education forpreparation programs, and even the end young people, includingof the school year. These are exciting and joyful days!those who are economically deprived. With our partnersThis issue of Inspire! provides resources for recognizing andin schools, parishes, andnaming the transitions that come with spring and the Easterfamilies, we share the Goodseason in schools and parishes. Included are materials forNews of Jesus Christ withprayer, crafts and activities that focus on this time in Catholic Christian childrenthe Church year, materials to help honor Mary, and and young people throughrelevant refl ections for teachers and catechists. publications and services.Although these are important days in the Church, it is also CONTRIBUTORS good to keep in mind that the children we work with might be struggling with questions about faith. This issue will Joanna Dailey, Steven Ellair, offer a brief refl ection on our call to accompany children Jill Johnson, Sigrid Lindholm,on their faith journey, regardless of where they are. Brian Singer-Towns, Laurie ZiliakWe here at Saint Marys Press wish you all the blessings ofEaster. We hope this issue provides inspirational materialsA @SaintMarysPress for you and your group to fully enter the journey of thesesacred days.B Saint Marys Press Live Jesus in our hearts.forever!F Saint Marys Press Steven E\x1f airCopyright2020 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'