u/Far_Magician8224

We have a young traditional priest who has consistently seemed to be avoiding me (middle-aged woman) for the past 2 years. I'm an active parishioner who is involved in a few ministries with him, and he will often not greet or acknowledge me but will speak to and look at the person I'm standing right next to, even during those ministry events, and even if I'm the one who is leading it. It's almost like I become invisible.

He's a good priest otherwise and I shouldn't care so much, but it seems like everyone else gets the enthusiastic hello and acknowledgement while I often don't even get a hello, even when I greet him. Or if he see me, he will often turn or look away, or walk away. It just makes me think I've done something wrong or something. At an event where I was sitting two seats away at the same table as him, he didn't acknowledge me a single time despite talking to other parishioners at the table.

On the other hand, he has complimented me in front of others as well, such as saying how lucky they are to have me as an RCIA sponsor. However, the avoidance is so frequent that it's hard for me not to feel insecure about it, as it's happening from a devout Catholic priest...so it makes me wonder about how did I get on his bad side?

This is the only member of the clergy I've experienced this with. I really would like to not take it personally anymore, and would love your thoughts and advice.

I tend to wake up and feel anxiety when I realize it's a school day. It doesn't make sense, as the kids and the staff at my school are lovely. When it's the weekend, I breathe a sigh of relief.

I think it's just being "on" all the time, and feeling like I haven't planned well or enough or something. I teach Core French, and typically have 7 classes a day, and it might increase to 8 classes. I think I'm too introverted for this. I'm already so tired!

I keep thinking that I'm simply in the wrong field... or perhaps I'm not made for elementary!

Can anyone else relate?

Edit: Thank you to everyone for your comments. On the hand, it's good to know I'm not alone. On the other hand, it's saddening that so many feel the same way! Wishing all of you a wonderful school year.

Hi Fathers!

When would a priest wear a fascia? We have a priest who normally wears a cassock, and I know he sometimes wears a fascia. I am not sure for what reason(s) he would have it on sometimes and why not other times.

When would a priest wear it?

I'm getting the cassock-wearing priest a gift--a crocheted doll of him, in a cassock, for his parish departure gift. I only recently thought of how maybe a fascia should be added (maybe?) to the cassock. Do you think it would be best to add it for this gift?

Thank you!

One of our priests seems to act like I'm not there sometimes (he's young and I'm a middle aged female). It's even more uncomfortable as we are involved in a couple of parish ministries together. Sometimes he won't greet me or say anything when he sees me, but he will cheerfully greet someone else he sees. When I'm with someone, this priest talks to them and makes eye contact with them but often doesn't address me at all, like I'm not even there.

I would like to not take this personally, but I struggle with it sometimes. He's a good priest--it's just this avoidance (or whatever it is) that has been bugging me. I also realize that I could just be misinterpreting it, but it has happened consistently for about two years now.

Any advice to help me let this go? I do pray for him, and I pray for humility as well. I guess this is an opportunity to grow in humility! :)

What has worked better for you? Students sitting in pairs or in groups?

I'm teaching Core French, grades 1-8. I believe most of the students, grades 3 and up will be in my classroom.

Do you suggest arranging the desks in pairs or groups of four or so? Or something else?

Thanks!

One of our priests heard from a parishioner that my birthday was coming up. Shortly after, he told me that he put it in his calendar. I was really surprised! I was even more surprised that he told me about it.

It seemed very thoughtful, and I'm very grateful for such a small but kind gesture from a great priest. Maybe it's a common thing for him to do, or for priests to do in general, but I'm still greatly moved by it. This is going to be something I'll remember him for.

One of our priests heard from a parishioner that my birthday was coming up. Shortly after, he told me that he put it in his calendar. I was really surprised! I was even more surprised that he told me about it.

It seemed very thoughtful, and I'm very grateful for such a small but kind gesture from a great priest. Maybe it's a common thing for him to do, or for priests to do in general, but I'm still greatly moved by it. This is going to be something I'll remember him for.

I'm new to starting the year in this role, and I'm quite nervous! What do you do in the first week or so? This is Core French for grades 1-8.

Thanks!

One of our priests heard from a parishioner that my birthday was coming up. Shortly after, he told me that he put it in his calendar. I was really surprised! I was even more surprised that he told me about it.

It seemed very thoughtful, and I'm very grateful for such a small but kind gesture from a great priest. Maybe it's a common thing for him to do, or for priests to do in general, but I'm still greatly moved by it. This is going to be something I'll remember him for.

Thank you, Fathers, for your priestly ministry! You truly make a difference.

One of our priests heard from a parishioner that my birthday was coming up. Shortly after, he told me that he put it in his calendar. I was really surprised!

It seemed very thoughtful, and I'm very grateful for such a small but kind gesture from a great priest.

Maybe he does this sort of thing all the time with parishioners, but it really meant a lot to me.

One of our priests heard from a parishioner that my birthday was coming up. Shortly after, he told me that he put it in his calendar. I was really surprised!

It seemed very thoughtful, and I'm very grateful for such a small but kind gesture from a great priest.

One of our priests heard from a parishioner that my birthday was coming up. Shortly after, he told me that he put it in his calendar. I was really surprised! It seemed very thoughtful, and I'm very grateful for such a small but kind gesture from a great priest.

One of our Catholic priests heard from a parishioner that my birthday was coming up. Shortly after, he told me that he put it in his calendar.

I was really surprised! It seemed very thoughtful, and I'm very grateful for such a small but kind gesture from a great priest.

One of our priests heard from a parishioner that my birthday was coming up. Shortly after, he told me that he put it in his calendar. I was really surprised!

It seemed very thoughtful, and I'm very grateful for such a small but kind gesture from a great priest.

One of our priests heard from a parishioner that my birthday was coming up. Shortly after, he told me that he put it in his calendar. I was really surprised!

It seemed very thoughtful, and I'm very grateful for such a small but kind gesture from a great priest.

One of our priests heard from a parishioner that my birthday was coming up. Shortly after, he told me that he put it in his calendar. I was really surprised!

It seemed very thoughtful, and I'm very grateful for such a small but kind gesture from a great priest.

Hi everyone,

I'll be teaching Core French to students in grades 1-8. What reward system have you used/do you recommend for speaking French and for good behaviour?

Ideally it would be something low-maintenance and cost-effectve.

I'm also wondering how you structure your classes. Mine are 30-minute blocks.

Thanks!

This is my first time applying for TCDSB LTOs for the September start. The first round of postings started today. For those more experienced, do you find that this is more or fewer postings than usual in August, or about the same? Do you find that more postings do come out in September?

Thanks!

Do LTOs in the TCDSB get sick days? If so how does it work?

Do you get any personal days?

Thanks!

I've been around here long enough to know that it's normal to be put down by family who aren't Catholic (or who are, but not practicing).

Two of my closest family members (parent and sibling) are on me - "I told your [not Catholic] uncle not to go to church [on Sunday, so that he could attend breakfast, etc.], and to go another time" ... "he listened, but someone doesn't." "He hasn't gone to church for a month, you don't need to go." "Don't talk to her, you're wasting your time." "She's dumb as bricks."

One member tells me not to join the day trip we are going on today, and that he isn't coming back next year (he's visiting from abroad) because I'm [he used a swear word here.].

We had a day trip scheduled for Friday, which I was going to attend, but I just learned that it has been moved to Saturday. I'm discerning with a third order, and we meet then (once a month) and I had told my family in advance that I wasn't available until the afternoon on Saturday. They make fun of me and insult me for it. I only just joined the order and already missed one meeting due to travel abroad, and we are only permitted to miss two meetings in a year for serious reasons. Am I wrong to attend this meeting for a vocation I'm discerning instead of this day trip? My family member is visiting from abroad and said it's his last full day and to change my plans, and that he's not coming back next year.

After today, I just don't feel like going with them anyway. They are not religious at all, and I am the only Catholic in my family, so I don't expect them to understand. I had previously received threats if I were to enter the convent (which I still did anyway).

I would appreciate honest feedback. Thank you.