Religious Education News
WHOLE SCHOOL FOCUS
The Whole school focus theme for this year is ‘Walking Together’ and the Bible reference that supports our theme is Luke 24:13-35. The Emmaus Story.
We will show the value of Compassion towards those we meet in our class and on the playground by following
‘The Mother Teresa School Way’:
- Empathise
- Include others
- Recognise and respond to others’ needs
- Express care
- Describe feelings
- Take action to assist others
- Allow others to be themselves
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time 12 February 2023 - Year A
“Be reconciled before you offer your gift.”
The Story
Jesus’ message in today’s short reading is simple: if we are to be true disciples, it’s not so much what we say, but what we do that counts. He is saying to the people, “Don't pretend to be something you are not”. Being a peacemaker is one way of showing a commitment to God’s Kingdom. Jesus wants us to be peacemakers.
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OPENING SCHOOL MASS
On Tuesday 7 February we had a wonderful Opening School Mass. All the children participated well with the various readings and processions and as always sang beautifully. Thank you to Fr Eden who celebrated the mass with us.
CONFIRMATION ENROLMENT & COMMISSIONING MASS
- Parent Information Session - Tuesday 14 February – 1pm or 6pm
- Fr Troy & Fr Eden are Looking forward to meeting you all at one of these important meetings.
- Saturday 18 February @ 5pm Mass & Sunday 19 February @ 8am & 9:30am. There will be an enrolment and commissioning for students preparing to make Confirmation.
STAFF COMMISSIONING MASS
- Saturday 18 February @ 5pm Mass there will be a commissioning for staff from the Gungahlin Catholic Schools.
SHROVE TUESDAY
The day before Ash Wednesday, is often called ‘Pancake Tuesday’. Older people might remember it as ‘Shrove Tuesday’. To prepare for Lent’s fasting some people cook all the meat they have. Another custom on this day is to ‘feast’ on pancakes. This year the classroom teachers will be providing pancakes for their class.
ASH WEDNESDAY
22 February @ 10pm. Whole School Liturgy of the Word, in the Hall. All parents and friends are welcome to come along and support the children for this special occasion.
Peace and Best Wishes.
Anne Leet (Religious Education Co-ordinator)