Elementary students perform living Stations of the Cross

Students at Annunciata School performed a living Stations of the Cross for classmates, parents and parishioners at Our Lady of Nazareth Parish, 11128 S. Ave G, on March 31, 2023. Students in fourth through eighth grade performed in the play and many made their own costumes. Retired teacher Frank Mallek, who substitutes at the school, wrote the score for the performance. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Jesus, played by fifth-grader Axel Martinez, meets his mother, played by Cinthia Avila. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Students watch as the living stations makes its way around church. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
During the eighth station, Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
During the ninth station, Jesus falls for the third time. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Jesus makes his way to the 10th station after falling the third time. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Jesus dies on the cross in the 12th station. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Portraying Mary, Cinthia Avila holds Jesus after he is taken down from the cross in the 13th station. John, portrayed by Jose Aramburo, holds onto his feet. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Students dressed as angels carry candles toward the tomb. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Students reenact the 14th station. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father Walter Yepes, pastor of Our Lady of Nazareth Parish, leads prayers. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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