and last gathering. The winning teams of the different activities were revealed and some of the smaller teams were awarded prizes for their good spirit.The next morning: group photo... and the Cross where Our Lord was crucified.Discovery of the Titulus Crucis, bearing the inscription : INRI: "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.”... where the life of Saint Helena was retraced in the form of a play.The grand campfire finale...Presentation of the traditional dance learned during these last few days.On the eve of departure, parents were invited to join us for some festivities to close the camp. First of all, the procession of the Blessed Sacrament.Our dear camp counselors! They looked after the children with great care and were a real support for us!After dividing up the different hours of the night, the children took turns before the Blessed Sacrament.Imposition of the Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on those who had expressed the desire to receive itWhich a Roman Senator will share for the delight of all!Saint Peter of RomeThe different teams, or rather the different peoples, took turns to brighten up this beautiful evening with a little entertainment....that Julius Caesar himself will host, with many peoples of his Empire...Preparation of the Refectory for this great celebratory dinner...Constructions of the Basilica of St. Peter's in Rome using cookies, cakes, sweets and marzipan for the final banquetAn outing to the Saut du Doubs, a beautiful waterfall 27 meters high.There were also long walksCampfire, every nightEach day, the Blessed Sacrament was exposedThe afternoons were spent in various games: Olympics, outdoor running games......and setting the tableDishes after meals...At the beginning of the camp, we had the privilege and the pleasure of welcoming Canon Trauchessec, priest of our Institute. He addressed a few words to these young souls whom he knew how to fill with zeal for the conquest to holiness!Short talk on the life of the Adorers of the Royal HeartTeachings on the Holy Mass given by the camp chaplainRehearsing hymns for daily Mass and Benediction of the Blessed SacramentTraditional dance workshopCookingThe embroidery workshop also included stories of Christian martyrs tied to the theme of the colony: the first Christians under the Roman Empire.During the mornings, the teams are divided among the various workshops. Here, the calligraphy workshopSome sisters were able to take advantage of their niece’s presence...Giving out the chapel clothes to each girl in her proper size, of course!The girls are divided into teams and rooms.From July 22 to 31, it was now the camp of Venerable Anne de Guignée which took over our Swiss convent with all the cheerfulness and good humor that come with the presence of 40 children from 8-12 years old!
