Contributed by Nadine Lagaso
Kamehameha Schools has created a series of Hawaiian-focused devotionals for the season of Lent to honor the deep Christian faith of KS founder Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop.
The first Lent devotional was posted on Ash Wednesday, February 18. This week’s devotional for the week of March 1 through 7 features the manaʻo of KS Vice President for Campus Education Dr. Rod Chamberlain.
This devotional includes the hīmeni (hymn) “Lokomaikaʻi He Nani Nō” (Amazing Grace). Hear the song performed by KS Maui music teachers Dale Nitta, Leimamo Nitta and Clarks Tuitele and sing along.
Although the devotionals were designed with students in mind, they can also be used by families or individuals to celebrate the coming of Easter.
Each Lent devotional includes:
KS Maui Kahu Kalani Wong, KS Kapālama Kahu Kordell Kekoa and KS Cultural Specialist Hauʻoli Akaka teamed up to develop the devotional series and asked KS faculty and staff members to share their manaʻo (thoughts) of what lent means to them.
It is their hope that the devotionals provide the KS ‘ohana with strength and encouragement during this blessed season. The remaining devotionals will be posted every Friday until Easter, April 5.
WHAT:
Hawaiian-focused devotionals created for use by KS students, families and others during the season of Lent.
WHO:
Developed by KS Maui Kahu (chaplain) Kalani Wong, KS Kapālama Kahu Kordell Kekoa; and Cultural Specialist Hauʻoli Akaka of KS’ Ho‘okahua Hawaiian Cultural Vibrancy Group.
WHY:
To honor the deep Christian faith of KS founder Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop.
THE SERIES:
Lent Devotional 1
Ash Wednesday, February 18
Lent Devotional 2
February 22-28
Lent Devotional 3
March 1-7
Each of the remaining devotionals will be posted to the KS I Mua Newsroom every Friday leading up to Easter.
KS Campus Education VP Dr. Rod Chamberlain shares his manaʻo in the third devotional.
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