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WASHINGTON, D.C. — There was no championship on the line, but after a third grade teacher in Washington, D.C., sank a basketball through the hoop, every child cheered.
Ms. Fitz threw a Hail Mary and promised all the 3rd graders hot chocolate if she made the shot. Well, God was looking out for her ... 😉 🙏🏽 Frigid last week of school, here we come! 12/23 ADDENDUM: We are overwhelmed by the messages and comments we have received and feel blessed that Ms. Fitz gave us permission to share this video, which has brought a smile to so many people all over the world. Many people have asked us if they can donate to the school. We gratefully accept donations of any amount and will use all of them for financial aid and scholarships and to support the Father McKenna Center, which provides services and shelter to our homeless neighbors. Please go to http://htsdc.org/give. The Annual Fund provides financial aid, and the Gavigan Program provides full scholarships. You can also make a general gift and direct it to the McKenna Center in the comments box. Thank you, and keep spreading joy! Sincerely, Holy Trinity School, Georgetown #ADWCommUNITY #hailmaryshot #hailmary #basketball #hailmaryball
Posted by Holy Trinity School Georgetown on Sunday, December 19, 2021
The video on Facebook, shared by Holy Trinity School Georgetown, shows Ms. Fitz, the third grade teacher, throwing a Hail Mary. The caption explains that she promised all the third graders hot chocolate if she made the shot. And as the school explains, “God was looking out for her.”
While Ms. Fitz gets the credit for the shot, she did get an assist from a student dressed as Rudolph, KSL-TV reported.
On Thursday, the school added to the Facebook post, saying they have been receiving donations from people across the world who saw the video and wanted to share the joy. The school said any donations they receive will be used for financial aid and scholarships, and to support The Father McKenna Center, which provides services and shelter to the homeless.
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