RE News
Religious Life of the School
Last week I shared with you the Gospel message that:
This week I will introduce the 3rd Phase of the Evangelisation process: Conversion - a change of heart to a complete and sincere adherence to Christ and his Gospel through faith.
We know we have experienced conversion (a change of Heart) when we engage in:
- Prayer- Top priority for a disciple; quiet time alone with God each day
- Scripture: Listening to The Word; The Holy Spirit brings word alive for us
- The Eucharist; we are nourished and the fire of love is stoked in our hearts
- Community- Grow in holiness within community relationships
- The Sacramental life of the Church- We are the body of Christ
Where do you see yourself in your faith journey?
Prayer and Worship
Student-Led Christian Prayer
Each Friday, after first break, Year 6 lead classes in prayer with a focus on the Gospel for the coming Sunday.
Liturgical Season: Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
Liturgical Season Colour: Green
This week the focus is on the Gospel of Luke 15: 1-10
Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, “This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.”
So he told them this parable: “Which one of you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after the one that is lost until he finds it? When he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders and rejoices. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbours, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.’ Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.
The Parable of the Lost Coin
“Or what woman having ten silver coins,[a] if she loses one of them, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it? When she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbours, saying, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I had lost.’ Just so, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”
At home, we invite you to read the upcoming Gospel as a family and discuss our focus questions for the week.
- Why do think Jesus chose to tell this story?
- How did the woman react when she found what she had lost?
Celebrating Liturgy and Sacraments
Grandparents and Special Friends Day
Upcoming Class Masses
This year we have been working to strengthen our connection with our Parish. One way we have been achieving this is for classes to attend one grade mass per term. Families are very welcome to join us for these masses. The upcoming masses are:
- Friday 6th September, 9:15am: Grade 3 and Grade 6
- Friday 13th September, 9:15am: Grade 2 and Grade 6
- Friday 27th September, 9:15am: Foundation and Grade 5
Sacraments
Sacrament of Confirmation
Last Saturday evening we continued our formation sessions for the Sacrament of Confirmation in The Hub. It was lovely to see the parents and children coming together to learn about the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and how these relate to virtues.
Please contact Father Paul if you have any questions about the Sacrament of Confirmation at: paul_nulley@hotmail.com
Upcoming Confirmation Classes Year 6
5.15pm in the Learning Hub followed by Mass at 6.00pm in the Church
- Saturday 14 September
- Saturday 21 September
Sacrament of Confirmation
- Sunday 13 October 9am
Social Action & Justice
Action For Justice
Year 6 are busy undertaking market research, developing their packaging and marketing materials for their Lip Balm Pop-up shop coming to you before the end of Term 3.
Ethos and Charism
Our strategic priority to deepen our St Joseph’s identity means to deepen our understanding of our Josephite Charism. We can learn much about our Josephite Charism through quotes from Saint Mary Mackillop. This week our quote is:
Evangelisation and Faith Formation
Faith Formation
Did you know that we have a Theology study group here in the St Joseph’s Parish? This evening, the group meets at 7.30pm at the Parish Centre. The focus for this week is on unpacking the Apostles Creed. In particular the phrase “I believe in the Holy Spirit…”
See the St Joseph’s Parish Facebook page for more information.
Melanie Stratford
Religious Education Coordinator