Family life and the gift of Life

Today we started Theme 3 of our Family Life program entitled "Created Sexual: Male and Female". We recapped what was taught in previous grades as well as discussed sources of information about our sexuality including our parents, other family members, friends, teachers as well as more informal ways of learning such as media including TV, magazines, the Internet and social media. We also discussed how we can have normal, natural attractions and desires for things including friends, food, video games and that those attractions may eventually include being attracted to another person and how we can control those desires and use them in a positive way such as making healthy eating choices and not eating too much junk food. We will continue to learn this week about how God created us unique and different and about the purpose for why he created us male and female.

Today is also the day where we can give the gift of life by donating blood to support Ms. Devine and all others who need blood transfusions. There are still spots left for those who are able to give blood in many time blocks from 3:30-7:30.  Below are some tips on donating blood. Don't forget to specify that you are signing up for the clinic in honor of Nicky Devine. If for some reason you are unable to make it today, you can always donate at your earliest convenience at 1575 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Z 7M3. 

Tips for a positive donation:

·         Review the Basic Eligibility criteria https://www.blood.ca/en/blood/abcs-eligibility    or take the quiz here https://www.blood.ca/en/node/497

·         Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate

o   drink LOTS of water the days leading up to and the day of your donation,

o   have those 8, 8ounce glasses of water –You can do it!

o   Limit yourself to one cup of coffee or tea the day of your donation.

·         Eat a healthy breakfast and have a substantial snack before coming to donate!

·         For lunch time appointments eat your lunch before donating

·         For dinner time appointments eat a meal before donating

·         Remember to bring identification- Photo and address or address and signature

·         Children under 12 must be supervised by a parent or other adult
·         All children must remain in our Café Rouge refreshment area –