WHOLE SCHOOL FOCUS

The Whole school focus theme for this year is 'COME HOLY SPIRIT' and the Bible reference that supports our theme is Acts: 15-28

This term at Mother Teresa School we will use the theme:  We are called to care.

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

FOCUS ASSEMBLY

Thank you Mrs van der Sanden and Miss cartwright along with 3 Sapphire and 3 Turquoise for presenting a beautiful Focus Assembly on Compassion. They shared the scripture story Ephesians 4:32 it teaches us to be kind and compassionate to one another. But what does that mean exactly? At Mother Teresa School we will discover another way to BE A LIGHT in this world!  It is giving us a better way to live our lives and is showing us that through following Jesus daily in faith, he will lead us to a better, richer, more meaningful life than we could ever find on our own. The students showed us how we can be compassionate to all at Mother Teresa School and shared a fabulous song ‘Hearts on Fire’.

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 LITURGY

14th February

9:15- School Hall

Everyone is invited and we would love to see you there!

 

PROJECT COMPASSION

At Mother Teresa School, we are trying to reach out to others and bring hope to those who are less fortunate than ourselves during this time of Lent by raising money for Project Compassion.  We encourage you to talk to your child about the importance of giving to those in need and to give generously.  Each class has a Project Compassion box available for the children’s donations. 

We invite all families to contribute by sending in the envelops each week with a contribution.  Please talk to your child/ren about this important project and aspect of Lent. Let us remember though that it is not how much we give, but the compassion that accompanies our giving.   

We encourage you to put your compassion into action this Lent through your prayer, fasting and almsgiving by supporting Project Compassion. Each student has received a set of envelopes for their weekly donations. The ELC will be given Project Compassion boxes. Please bring your donations in every Friday so the money can be tallied and put to a good cause.

 

6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

11 February 2024 - Year B

“The leprosy left him, and he was cured.”

 

 

Something to Think About

If you had the power to help anyone in any way, what would you do? Try to do three acts of kindness this week!

The Story

A man with leprosy, a serious and contagious skin disease, came to Jesus. He knew that Jesus had the power to heal him, and he begged Jesus to make him well. Did Jesus want to cure the man?  Of course he did! Jesus put his hand on the man, and at once the leprosy disappeared.  Jesus asked the man not to tell anyone about this, but the man was so overjoyed that he told many people and talked about it everywhere. Although Jesus couldn’t go openly into the towns anymore, people still came to him from everywhere, eager to be near Jesus and to experience his healing.

Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIorvwGAX04

Peace and best wishes
Anne Leet REC