Time for Teaching

Marian Sisters • August 16, 2025

In August, the Sisters' hearts and minds turn from their summer apostolates towards the coming school year with much preparation and expectation.

While not all formally teach in a school classroom, each of our Sisters participate in our charism of joyful evangelization in some way, be it teaching catechism classes, instructing homeschoolers, or even educating the Catholic School teachers! During this time of eager preparation, we call to mind the greatest gift we can give our students: our prayers for them. We intercede for all those we will encounter in our apostolate, knowing that while we may labor in the field, it is truly God who will touch hearts, strengthen souls, and grant increase.

In addition to looking forward to the upcoming school-year, the Sisters take a parting glance in gratitude at the many graces, gifts, and apostolic adventures we experienced during the summer. Enjoy these pictures below and join us in giving thanks to Almighty God for His abundant goodness!

Two nuns stand beside a shrine to the Virgin Mary with flowers under a stone shelter.
Nuns in white and blue habits walking past a stone building with arches and rainbow flags.
People arranging colorful flower petals into patterns on pavement outdoors
Outdoor wedding ceremony with bride in white gown, officiant, and guests seated along a garden path
Person in a white robe sits in a pew reading from a book during a church service
Outdoor altar setup with white-robed clergy kneeling in prayer before a decorated table under a canopy
Teacher standing by whiteboard in classroom while students sit at desks and raise hands.
Foggy beach with waves, a person walking near shore, and trees in the distance
Classroom with students seated at desks facing a teacher near the whiteboard and cross on the wall
Teacher leading a classroom lesson with students seated at desks, hands raised in a bright classroom
Person in a blue jacket standing on a foggy beach between rocky cliffs and waves
Students work at desks in a classroom while a teacher assists them near the whiteboard.
Person in blue outdoor gear smiles on a rocky cliff with forest and sky in the background
Three people walking through a sunlit redwood forest, seen from behind.
Four smiling women in blue and white habits pose by a rocky seaside shore
Three women in blue dresses stand by a lighthouse and rocky coast under a cloudy sky.
Indoor school assembly with students seated facing a decorated stage and basketball hoop
Indoor gym with people playing a game on a marked court under a high ceiling
Wooden church interior with altar, cross, stained glass, and a person seated in a white veil near the front.
Two people in white robes stand on a rocky beach at sunset, facing the sea.
Group photo of students and teachers posing in a decorated gym under a hanging shark model
Priests in gold vestments facing altar beneath crucifix, surrounded by white and red flowers in a church
People in blue robes sitting at a wooden table in a bright room, handling cards or papers
Two blue-robed figures in a fenced grassy fort with a wooden tower and distant forest.
Priest speaking at the altar in a bright church sanctuary
Catholic altar with crucifix, candles, flowers, and a priest in gold vestments before a blue backdrop
People serving food buffet-style in a kitchen, with trays and foil-covered pans on the counter.
Three people in blue-and-white costumes stand in a covered outdoor courtyard, talking.
Two nuns prepare food in a commercial kitchen beside trays of breaded items and rolls.
People in blue veils seated in church pews facing an altar with a crucifix
Five smiling nuns and a woman posing together in a church hallway with wooden ceilings and pendant lights
Outdoor gathering around a campfire in a forest, with an American flag and people seated on benches.
People seated in a wooden church hall listening to a speaker at the front.
Outdoor gathering with seated audience facing a speaker in a wooded park near a small cabin.
People gathered around a campfire in a wooded park, listening to a speaker near a small stage
People gathered outdoors in a forest clearing for a group discussion or ceremony, with chairs and standing attendees.
People seated in a rustic room listening to a nun speaking beside a religious painting
Audience watches a nun giving a presentation in a church hall with a cross on the wall.
Audience seated in a lecture hall watching a presentation on a projector screen
Catholic altar with crucifix, white cloth, candles, framed prayers, and religious items in a small chapel room
Three nuns stand beside a prayer altar with a crucifix and candles in a chapel.
Bowler mid-throw in a neon-lit bowling alley, ball rolling down the lane.
Outdoor gathering with people under a white tent and costumed figures seated on grass in a park
Kendo practice in a gymnasium, with masked participants in blue and white uniforms standing by the court.
Priest facing altar in church, with floral arrangements and candles on both sides
Nuns singing from hymnals during a chapel service in a small room
People gathered in a warm living room, standing around a wooden table during a conversation.
Person in blue veil seated in a wooden church pew, facing the altar in a bright chapel.
Group of people in blue robes tending plants in a grassy field under a bright sky
Three women in blue and white habits performing music indoors, each standing behind a music stand.
Six nuns in white and navy habits stand before an ornate church altar with a priest in green.
Group in white robes standing in front of a red brick church with a tall steeple on a sunny day

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