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Page 4 • Faith Today CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR A Visit to the Synagogue By Janaan Manternach NC News Service "Hi, Linda!” George greeted his neighbor. “I’m glad you came to my Bas Mitzvah Saturday,” Linda responded. “I’d never been in a synagogue before,” George admitted as Linda and he walked together toward their school. “It wasn’t as dif ferent as I expected.” “I’ve only been in a Catholic church once,” Linda admitted. “A friend of my mom’s became Catholic and we were invited to the ceremony.” "I didn’t know there was a special ceremony for Jewish girls,” George said. “And I always thought they called it Bar Mitz vah.” “Some Jews do not allow Bas Mitzvah ceremonies for girls. They only have Bar Mitzvah for boys. I’m glad we have both in our synagogue,” Linda explained proudly. “A lot of things in the synagogue were different but some seemed quite familiar to me,” George commented. “What did you think?” Linda asked. “I guess what I liked most was how you read and prayed in Hebrew up there in front of everyone. Your mom and dad had tears in their eyes by the time you finished. I didn’t know you knew Hebrew.” Linda laughed and admitted, “I really don’t know too much Hebrew. I had to study hard before my Bas Mitzvah,” “I’m starting to prepare for my confirmation,” George observed. “I’m glad I don’t have to learn Hebrew.” “What else did you notice about my Bas Mitzvah,” Linda asked. “I was amazed to see that some of your prayers were almost like some of our prayers at Mass.” “I think what I noticed too was when the rabbi opened the gold tabernacle in the front wall and took out that big purple package with all the gold on it,” he continued. “That’s the Torah. It is a rolled up scroll. It contains the first five books of the Bible. We believe the Torah contains God’s own words +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++4+ Hidden Words Find the words hidden in the puzzle below. They may be vertical, horizontal or diagonal. All the words ore found in this week's children's story. H E B R E W D E I B E Q U J A P L C W A R K K T Y B X H A 5 T F S S I Z B N S M A O L B J o B I T I G V R M U V M R U T S Y N A G o G U E Z F E I L H G C Y O V H B W N X D Q P Z A S C R I P T U R E H SYNAGOGUE, DAS MITZVAH, TORAH, DIDLE, SCRIPTURE, RABBI. HEBREW ++++++++++++++++++++++++H + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + HOW ABOUT YOU? □ What did Linda do during her Bas Mitzvah that made her parents proud? Children's Reading Corner Often we feel that what needs to be done to change a bad situa tion is too big for us to handle and so we don’t do anything. But that was not how Lilly Etta Allen, 9, felt about what was happening to Tanya, her best friend, in “Sidewalk Story,” by Sharon Bell Mathis. When Tanya and her family were being evicted from their apartment, Lilly Etta knew that she had to do something. She did, and it made a wonderful difference in her life as well as in her friend’s life. (Vik ing Press, 625 Madison Ave., New York, N.Y. 1971. Hardback, $3.77.) for us.” “We also believe that the Bible contains God’s words for us,” George insisted. “I guess it isn’t real important whether you roll it up into a scroll or make it into a book,” Linda said thoughtfully. “As long as it is really God’s words.” “1 liked the way the rabbi hand ed the Torah to your grandparents first. Then they handed it to your mom and dad and to you. “And I didn’t know you were going to read from Scripture. Your parents really looked proud of you.” The two friends were now close to their school. “I’m really glad you invited me,” George said. “I’d like to come to your synagogue another time. And I’d like it if you would come to our parish for Mass some Sunday.” “OK,” Linda answered. “I’d like that.” (Ms. Manternach is the author of catechetical works, scripture stories and original stories for children.) Sister Christine Taylor — Brings New Hope To An Age-Old Tribe The Mohawk Indians at St. Regis Mission call Sister Mary Christine Taylor teacher, advisor, spokes man, friend, and sister. For 12 years she has dedicated herself to those activities on the 14,600 acre reservation along the New York Canadian border. As she carries out her duties, Sister Taylor patiently endures many of the same hardships and difficulties the Jesuit missionaries experienced when the mission was founded in 1762. Through compassion and self-sacrifice she has been a Christ-like representa tive of the Church, always-available to help the 7,000 Catholics cope with the demands of change. With two priests and another nun, she works untiringly among the young, aged, shut-ins, and down trodden to improve educa tion, health-care, housing, work ing skills, and religious devotion. The many new services she has introduced and programs she co ordinates have provided a better life for the Mohawks, giving them a sense of self-achievement. The humanitarian accomplish ments of Sister Taylor have recent ly been reported in EXTENSION Magazine. To discover and read about heroes of today, send for a free trial subscription. Please send me a Free Trial Subscription to EXTENSION Magazine. I | Name ! Street Apt. _ City- State _ -Zip The Catholic Church EXTENSION Society 35 E. Wacker Drive, Room 400 F • Chicago. Illinois 60601
