Posted March 31, 2021

Because COVID precludes large gatherings, the fourth grade students and teachers of St. Helena School in Blue Bell filmed a Living Stations of the Cross in lieu of the traditional passion play performed during Holy Week in the school auditorium. Read how the school community came together for the project, and watch the devotional video, here. (Photos by Matthew Gambino, except where noted)

  • Students portraying soldiers at the crucifixion include, from left, Charlie Barr, Adrian Boix, Logan Rush and Hayden Vargas. (Photo by Lori Venezia)

  • Fourth grade teacher Jennifer Kennard Lau films a student reciting a meditation in St. Helena Church, Blue Bell March 16 in preparation for a video on the Living Stations of the Cross released during Holy Week.

  • Fourth grader Cain Radomowski portrays Pontius Pilate condemning Jesus. (Lori Venezia)

  • Fourth graders and their teachers prepare reflections to be recorded for their video project enacting the Stations of the Cross.

  • Teacher Lori Venezia prepares her students to contribute to the Stations of the Cross video.

  • Cooper Kovatch portrays Jesus carrying his cross. (Lori Venezia)

  • Brigid Dion portrays Veronica. (Lori Venezia)

  • Sophia McMaster portrays Mary. (Lori Venezia)

  • St. Helena Church, along with locations on the parish grounds, was the setting for filming of a video on the Stations of the Cross.