Season of Easter

This coming Sunday is the sixth Sunday of Easter. In the Gospel (John 14:23-29) Jesus promises his disciples that the Father will send the Advocate, the Holy Spirit. Jesus prepares his disciples in advance for his absence so that they will continue to believe in him and not feel all alone after his return to the Father. After the initial excitement of his Easter appearances, Jesus remains with his followers in a very different way throughout the centuries. With our celebration of the Easter season coming to an end, the Gospel reminds us that Jesus remains with us through the Holy Spirit.

As you reflect on the Gospel of John with your family this week, talk about how, as a family, you can prepare for Pentecost (only 2 weeks away), when we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit, our Advocate.

Student Prayer Focus

Our Student Prayer Focus this week centres on the Gospel of John for this coming Sunday. In classes students hear the scriptures and respond to the question:

What do I wonder about the Gospel this week?

As a part of our Student Prayer Focus this week you will see that another white leaf is being  added to our trees in each class prayer space. The white leaf symbolises the season of Eastertide. On each leaf of a word or phrase is written which symbolise how each class member will work to glorify Christ with their life during the week.

How will you Glorify Christ with your life this week?

Sacramental Information

Sacrament of First Holy Communion

It was wonderful to see many school and parish families come together last Saturday evening for the first preparation session for the Sacrament of First Holy Communion. There is no session this Saturday due to the long weekend.

Please contact Father Paul if you have any questions about sacraments at: paul_nulley@hotmail.com

Yours in Christ,

Melanie Stratford

Religious Education Coordinator

melanie.stratford@cg.catholic.edu.au