Religious Education News
WHOLE SCHOOL FOCUS
The Whole school focus theme for this year is ‘Walking Together’.
‘The Mother Teresa School Way’:
We will show the value of Consideration towards those we meet in our class and on the playground by:
- Including others
- Listening attentively
- Showing good sportsmanship
- Treating others equitably
PRAYER FOCUS
Thank you to Mrs Brown, Mrs Young, Ms O’Leary, 2 Jade and 2 Lime students who presented a fabulous Prayer Focus on Consideration. The students did an amazing job at presenting what consideration looks like at MTS and how they are going to live our motto ‘Do Small things With Great Love’ by being considerate. They retold the story the story of the Good Samaritan using echo mime and welcomed the Gospel with a beautiful song, ‘Open the Eyes of My Heart’. This was truly a wonderful way to explain consideration to all students.
Year A | Sunday 2nd April | red
"Blessed is the one who
comes in the name of the Lord."
The Story
Jesus sends his disciples to find a donkey and her colt. The disciples place clothes on the animals’ backs, and then Jesus rides into Jerusalem on the donkey. The people throw their cloaks on the ground and wave branches and shout Hosanna, which means 'save us'. There is great excitement as the people welcome Jesus and praise God.
Video https://youtu.be/z-39h0xYqdE
Palm Sunday
This weekend our Parish will celebrate Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday begins Holy Week and commemorates Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem.
This Sunday, 2nd April at the 9.30am Parish mass, some of our Year 6 Confirmation students will be dramatizing the Gospel. Our ELC and Kindergarten students are invited to come along and participate in the Palm Sunday celebration by entering the church with Fr. Troy waving palms as the opening hymn is sung.
We would love to see many of our families come along and celebrate with the entire Holy Spirit Parish.
Confirmation 2023
Please pray for our Year 6 Confirmation Candidates, their teachers, and families as they prepare this important sacrament. An email has been sent to all MTS Confirmation students confirming whether the details are correct and important information that needs be completed by 31 March. Please contact me if you have not received the email. anne.leet@cg.catholic.edu.au
Thank you to all our Year 6 students who are showing their commitment towards their Ministry Masses. Don’t forget to bring your item of food for the ‘Food Pantry’.
HOLY WEEK & EASTER LITURGUES
Our Holy Week and Easter Liturgy will be held on Wednesday 5th April. The students and teachers will be dressing up in Jesus Day Clothes Please see the attached flyer. Don’t forget your gold coin!
LENT & PROJECT COMPASSION
A very big thank you to everyone for your generous donations to Project Compassion this year. Once again Mother Teresa School families have come to the fore to help others. Thanks to the wonderful generosity of the children and their families. So far, we have raised a total of $2,092:35 Well done! Please encourage your child/ren to bring in their Project Compassion envelops and mission boxes by Wednesday 5th April next week. Please don’t forget your gold coin on Wednesday. This week we raised $145:15 Thank you for your generosity!
SEASONS FOR GROWTH
Dear Parents and Carers,
Loss and grief are issues which affect all of us at some stage in our lives. Learning to deal effectively with these issues is central to personal wellbeing and happiness. Unresolved grief can also affect a student’s learning. ‘Seasons for Growth’ is an Australian education program which supports participants who have experienced change in their family because of a death, separation or divorce. This program explores issues such as change, loss, managing feelings, coping strategies and support networks. ‘Seasons’ is an eight session program which concludes with an additional celebration session. The program is available to students in years 1, 2, 3,4, 5 & 6. Please contact anne.leet@cg.catholic.edu.au if your child has not enrolled and you still wish them to participate in the program ‘Seasons’ will commence in Term Two.
Peace and Best Wishes.
Anne Leet (Religious Education Co-ordinator)
