Religious Education News - Anne Leet
This term ‘The Mother Teresa School Way’ is to be:
Companions on the Journey: Caring, Supporting, and Growing Together.
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Thank you to Mrs Harris, Ms Kelly, 3 Sapphire and 3 Turquoise for their moving Prayer Focus reflecting on the theme: "Bridging Now to Next." It means learning from the past and taking steps today to create a better tomorrow. This liturgy recognises National Reconciliation Week, which is a time where all Australians can share and celebrate the values, histories, and achievements that we share. We reflect and explore how we can all contribute towards achieving Reconciliation in Australia.
In the Gospel, Jesus prayed that all people would be united in love. Thank you also to those parents who came along to support the students.
Something to Think AboutHave you seen the movie, The Grand Adventures of Pooh Bear? It starts with Christopher Robin telling his very best friend, Pooh Bear, that from now on he will not be able to be with him in the same way because he has to go to school for the first time in his life! Until this time, Pooh and Christopher have always been together. The dialogue goes something like this: Christopher: Pooh, what if there came a tomorrow when we could not be together - when we would be apart? Pooh: Well as long as we are apart together, it shall certainly be fine! Christopher: Yes! Yes of course. The message of the Ascension is the same – Jesus has left us ‘apart together.’
The Story
In today’s gospel, Jesus blesses his disciples and is then taken up into heaven. The disciples went back to Jerusalem and spent their days in the temple giving praise and thanks to God. They knew that Jesus was still with them, and that he would send the Holy Spirit to help them tell everyone in the whole world about him!
CONFIRMATION 2025
Please pray for our Year 6 Confirmation Candidates, their teachers, and families as they prepare this important sacrament.
Thank you- To all those parents for completing and returning the slips containing Sponsor, Confirmation name and number of seats.
Spirit Day- Friday 6th June at Holy Spirit Church
Please ensure you have given permission for your child to attend on Compass by Tuesday 2 June. (Those students not participating in the day will remain at school and have suitable activities to complement the day)
Sacrament of Confirmation –Tuesday 10th June at 6.00pm
This will be a celebration of the Rite of Confirmation (not a full mass)
All our Confirmation candidates are truly embracing their ministries and getting involved in the Parish Masses. Well done! Don’t forget to bring your item of food for the ‘Food Pantry’.
Please pray for our Year 6 Confirmation Candidates, their teachers, and families as they prepare this important sacrament.
Thank you- To all those parents for completing and returning the slips containing Sponsor, Confirmation name and number of seats.
Spirit Day- Friday 6th June at Holy Spirit Church
Please ensure you have given permission for your child to attend on Compass by Tuesday 2 June. (Those students not participating in the day will remain at school and have suitable activities to complement the day)
Sacrament of Confirmation –Tuesday 10th June at 6.00pm
This will be a celebration of the Rite of Confirmation (not a full mass)
All our Confirmation candidates are truly embracing their ministries and getting involved in the Parish Masses. Well done! Don’t forget to bring your item of food for the ‘Food Pantry’.
Peace and Best Wishes.
Anne LeetReligious Education Co-ordinator
