Not Sure What Else to Say

Last week, something very special happened that truly makes St. Pius X(SPX) Catholic School a unique and special place.  I was watching our 4^th grade girl’s kickball team play Our Lady of Mount Carmel(OLMC).  The first inning went as you would imagine, three up and three down, for both sides.  It was after that, where things became quite impressive.  The SPX Panthers went on a kicking streak, scoring 18+ runs in one inning, and they never looked back. 

 Part of the reason for this success, is great teamwork, and part was because two players from OLMC were hurt and could not play anymore, leaving their outfield unattended.  It was then that the coaches from both teams got together and decided to share players.  I must add that the official told both coaches that he did not think it was a good idea.  It was decided that two of our SPX players would play for OLMC.  When our coach asked for two volunteers, the entire team raised their hand, wanting to play for the other team.  WOW!!!  They gave of themselves to help others.  Where is that concept in reality TV?

I am so proud of our 4^th grade team.  They put aside the spirit of competition, and the idea of winning and losing, and put the feelings of the other team first.  The truest definition of love is putting others first and not expecting anything in return, and that was shown on the kickball diamond.  Win or lose, on the diamond, fourth grade girl’s kickball team, you have shown a perfect example of Christ’s love for others.  This was such a great example, the visiting team's priest, who came to watch them play, expressed his delight at the decision to share players for the good of all and the fun of the game.  I cannot thank you enough for representing your team, your sport, and your school in such a positive way.  You have made everyone at SPX proud.

 

Most Catholic Schools are known for great academics.  Most people send their children to Catholic Schools for a faith based education.  It is stories like this, that make me proud to be in the Catholic School System and to send my children to Catholic Schools.