RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REPORT with Mrs David

It is lovely to be coming to the end of a term full of celebrations and getting closer to what our religious and faith life was like before COVID 19 landed on Australian soil. 

Stations of the Cross

Today (Wednesday) the whole school was able to participate in the Stations of the Cross in the Church. Fr Sean led us through the Stations and we also had time to reflect on each station and pray. Every child received a booklet to use during the Mass. They have been invited to colour in these booklets and take them home to use as part of prayer with their family. 

Gospel Reading Response/ Reflection (from Liturgyhelp)

As it is Holy Week, we remember the life, Passion and Death of Jesus, These are some questions you may wish to ask your children:

Can you think of people who suffer?                                      

When you see a cross what does it mean to you?        

Do you think about Jesus’ suffering and death as well as his victory over death?

Why did Jesus suffer and die?

Jesus died and rose to save us and give us the promise of life with him forever.

We pray that the cross may be a sign of hope for all, especially those who are suffering and in need.

Project Compassion     

Thank you for your kind donations to Caritas. We are currently counting the final donations and will let you know early next term the total amount 

Sacrament Update

We had a very good turn - out to our Sacrament of Confirmation Parent Information night last week. More information will come soon to the Year 6 students involved in the Sacrament. 

Confirmation: Good news - the Sacrament of Confirmation will take place on Sunday 25th July. This will affect our Year 6 students and their families. 

HELP WANTED

This year we aim to replenish/update our prayer space material. If you would be able to help with hemming material, please leave your name at the office. Thank you!

WOLLONGONG ENVIRONMENT NETWORK DAY FRIDAY 26TH OF MARCH

On Friday, myself and four students from the Ecology Team (Jamie, Makayla, Joshua and Rayan) represented our school at the Wollongong Environment Network Day. We met with other schools, shared ideas about how to be stewards of creation and walked away from the day inspired.

 Part of the day involved listening to Jack Berne, a Year 7 student who has raised over a million dollars for farmers - teaching us a lesson that we can all make a difference. 

Ripples Reflections and Meditations Would you like  some time to unwind, learn or reflect? Why not give the CEO Wollongong’s Ripples a go! https://ripples.dow.catholic.edu.au/ 

Did you know that… the Easter Triduum includes:

Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. 

Deanna David
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