RE News
The coming 2 weeks are filled with events that remind us of God’s great love for us.
Next Monday, 4 Gold will lead us in our virtual Palm Sunday Prayer Celebration. Palm Sunday, is also called Passion Sunday and marks the beginning of Holy Week which is officially during our school holidays. During Holy Week, we prepare ourselves for Easter by prayerfully reflecting on the events of Jesus’ passion and death.
Next Wednesday, Year 3 students will finish their preparations for the Sacrament of Reconciliation through a retreat. During the retreat the students will:
- explore the Parable of the Prodigal Son through art and drama,
- learn about the Act of Contrition,
- learn about the Rosary, and
- make their own Rosary bracelet.
At the end of the retreat the student will have the opportunity to make their first confession in the church. Please keep these children and their families in your prayers.
Next Thursday, 3 Navy will lead us in our virtual Holy Thursday Prayer Celebration. Holy Thursday is the commemoration of the Last Supper of Jesus Christ. This year the Gospel for Holy Thursday centres on Jesus washing his disciples feet.
Next Friday, Year 5 will lead us in a virtual Good Friday Prayer Celebration. Good Friday is the day on which Catholics commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It is with this sombre commemoration that we finish our school term before we return to celebrate the joy of Easter in Term 2. I wish you all a safe and happy Easter break.
Project Compassion
Over the first 3 weeks of Project Compassion we have raised an outstanding total of $599.55.
Our current Leaderboard is a very close competition. Remember to keep bringing in your donations.
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Project Compassion Leaderboard |
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5 Orange |
$100.55 |
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1 Purple |
$63.15 |
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5 Blue |
$58.60 |
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4 Green |
$57.80 |
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2 Magenta |
$54.15 |
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1 Teal |
$51.65 |
The class who raises the most money over the 6 weeks will be rewarded with a pyjama day in Term 2.
At school the Well-being Team we have been sharing stories of people who have received support through Project Compassion.
One story is from Biru from India. As a person with a disability living in remote India, Biru faced the prospect of a life of poverty and discrimination. With support through Project Compassion, he participated in entrepreneurship training and gained the skills to become financially independent. You can view his story at this link https://youtu.be/DrjcZt1ecHI
A Lent for Our Common Home.
Another way of participating in Lent is through taking sustainable action. Each week during Lent we will be sharing some ideas on how you might take sustainable action at home with your family.
Week 5 - Nature
God created this beautiful world for us to enjoy. How can we live in a way that respects the gift of creation that God has given to us: We could:
* Take time each day to enjoy nature - eat a meal outside, take a walk
* Make your garden a haven for birds, bees and butterflies
* Teach younger sibling about the importance of protecting our environment
We pray that you will help us to each play our part in caring for your planet and everyone on it.
Week 6 - Transport
As we reflect on Palm Sunday, let us follow Jesus' example and walk as much as possible. This gives us time to reflect on our relationship with God and the opportunity to give thanks for the wonderful nature all around us. we could:
* Walk, cycle or use public transport to reduce short car journeys
* Scoot, skate or cycle to school
Prayer and Worship
Celebrating Liturgy and Sacraments
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Prayer Celebrations and Class Masses |
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Week 10 Palm Sunday- Monday 4 April Monday 9.15am Class: 4 Gold Holy Thursday Thursday 7 April 9.15am Class: 3 Navy Good Friday- Friday 8 April 9.15am Class: Year 5 |
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Sacrament Dates 2022 |
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As we are a growing community we are asking families to help us be as prepared as possible by enrolling in all Sacraments for 2022 now. Please use the following link to enrol in all Sacraments for 2022. http://bit.ly/sjosacraments2022 Reconciliation Reconciliation Retreat Day (all Year 3 students): Wednesday 6 April - School hours Please note change of time to earlier communication as follows: Sacrament of Reconciliation: Wednesday 6 April - 1:30pm First Holy Communion Formation Evening dates still to be confirmed Sunday 19 June: Sacrament of First Holy Communion Confirmation Still to be Confirmed |
Melanie Stratford
Religious Education Coordinator