Students will explore the origin of the Native American dream catcher and create their own craft with their ‘dream for the world' based on the dreams of Martin Luther King Jr. Level: 3-5 Download Craft: Martin Luther King Jr. While many Catholics would view dreamcatchers as a decoration and symbol of the Native American culture, there are many who would be curious about its origin and would be led to believe in its alleged protective charm. This would be no different than keeping a rabbit's foot for good luck, placing fate above faith. Dream Catchers are a spiritual tool used to help assure good dreams to those that sleep under them. A dream catcher is usually placed over a place you would sleep where the morning light can hit it. As you sleep all dreams from the spirit world have to pass through the dream catcher. Dream catchers are objects that are based on superstition. On the matter of superstition, the Catechism of the Catholic Church states: 'The first commandment forbids honoring gods other than the one Lord who has revealed himself to his people. It proscribes superstition and irreligion.
Send a Lakota child a Valentine's Day card!
This Valentine's Day, we need your help to make our Lakota students smile.
Send a Lakota child a Valentine's Day card!
Since 1927, St. Joseph's Indian School has served Lakota (Sioux) children and families.
Our mission is to educate Native American children and their families for life — mind, body, heart and spirit. This mission drives our organization to educate and provide housing for over 200 Lakota (Sioux) children each year — all at no cost to their families.
Child poverty and abuse are serious issues on Indian reservations. By supporting St. Joseph's Indian School, you are helping Native American children in need reestablish pride in their culture by learning the Lakota language, studying Native American culture and healing the broken family circle from which they come.
Stories from our Lakota Indian School
It's the perfect combination for parents to write heartfelt messages on their children's pillow cases, something to comfort them each night.
They had all risen early for one special purpose: for it was the day of the buffalo harvest.
The DreamMakers are a special group of friends who give automatic monthly gifts to ensure the Lakota (Sioux) children are provided for year-round. For as little as 32 cents a day, 100% of your monthly contribution will go directly to helping meet our students' immediate needs … and will help provide dreams for the future.
Children attending St. Joseph's benefit from individualized care plans that follow nationally approved and accredited techniques. Friends who support St. Joseph's Native American programs help provide for every aspect of each child's physical, emotional, spiritual and educational needs.
Residential Living
Quality Education
Cultural Awareness
Lakota Language
Religious Education
Family Integration
Physical Health
Send a Lakota child a Valentine's Day card!
This Valentine's Day, we need your help to make our Lakota students smile.
Send a Lakota child a Valentine's Day card!
Since 1927, St. Joseph's Indian School has served Lakota (Sioux) children and families.
Our mission is to educate Native American children and their families for life — mind, body, heart and spirit. This mission drives our organization to educate and provide housing for over 200 Lakota (Sioux) children each year — all at no cost to their families.
Child poverty and abuse are serious issues on Indian reservations. By supporting St. Joseph's Indian School, you are helping Native American children in need reestablish pride in their culture by learning the Lakota language, studying Native American culture and healing the broken family circle from which they come.
Stories from our Lakota Indian School
It's the perfect combination for parents to write heartfelt messages on their children's pillow cases, something to comfort them each night.
They had all risen early for one special purpose: for it was the day of the buffalo harvest.
The DreamMakers are a special group of friends who give automatic monthly gifts to ensure the Lakota (Sioux) children are provided for year-round. For as little as 32 cents a day, 100% of your monthly contribution will go directly to helping meet our students' immediate needs … and will help provide dreams for the future.
Children attending St. Joseph's benefit from individualized care plans that follow nationally approved and accredited techniques. Friends who support St. Joseph's Native American programs help provide for every aspect of each child's physical, emotional, spiritual and educational needs.
Residential Living
Quality Education
Cultural Awareness
Lakota Language
Religious Education
Family Integration
Physical Health
Mental Health
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