Religious Education News - Anne Leet
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 Unity towards those we meet in our class and on the playground by:
having harmony in the group- doing something together at the same time
- working together with a shared goal
- respecting everyone
- making big tasks seem easy.
- creating a sense of belonging and increasing well-being for all.
- having fun and makes us feel like a family.
PRAYER FOCUS & YEAR 6 LEADERSHIP ASSEMBLY
Thank you to our Year 6 teachers and students who presented a fabulous Leadership and focus assembly on Unity. The students did an amazing job at presenting what unity looks like at MTS and how they are going to lead the school by living our motto ‘Do Small things With Great Love’.
Our Year 6 students were presented to the school where they pledged their commitment to serve Mother Teresa School and the roles that they will fulfill this year.
CONFIRMATION ENROLMENT & COMMISSIONING MASS
Thank you to the parents who attended the enrolment & Commissioning masses. Please ensure these forms for enrolment along with a copy of the baptismal certificate are returned to the church.
The online form to select the date for your candidate's Confirmation went live from Thursday 7 March.
Please note: The number of candidates for the Mother Teresa School Confirmations are capped at 30 candidates per Confirmation. NOTE: Friday 24 has been filled
The online form can be accessed via this link:
https://forms.gle/wSysKkbbPFxH86By5
or by scanning this QR code:
Please complete this form by 07 April, to allow for seating plans to be made. As always, please let me know if you have any questions about the preparations for Confirmation.
The online registration has closed please ensure you have made your payment to the Parish. Please pray for our Year 6 Confirmation Candidates, their teachers, and families as they embark on this important time in their faith journey.
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 invite all families to contribute by sending in the envelops each Friday. Each class has a Project Compassion box available for the children’s donations. Remember that it is not how much we give, but the compassion that accompanies our giving.
Thank you for your generous contributions. This week we raised $382.55 A total of $835.20 so far
This week, Project Compassion brings us the story of Memory, who lives in Malawi.
Memory is 26 years old and lives in rural Malawi. Her parents are subsistence farmers: only able to grow just enough food to survive. It was hard for Memory but she knew that education was her best chance of breaking the cycle of poverty.
With the support of Caritas Australia’s local partner in Malawi, Memory undertook a three-year carpentry course. She received assistance with paying for her course and with boarding fees.
Memory became the first female carpenter from her village!
Today, Memory works as a carpenter at a hydroelectric power station. She gives some of the money she earns to her parents to help support her family.
In the future, Memory wants to build a house for her parents and own her own workshop to support and employ others in her community.
4th Sunday of Lent 10 March 2024 - Year B
“God sent his Son into the world that we might be saved through him.”
Something to Think About
God loved the people in the world so much, that he gave his only Son, Jesus, to save them. Think about someone you love… if you could give them anything, what would it be?
The Story
In this week’s gospel, Jesus talks about the never-ending love of God. Jesus says that everyone who believes in God will have eternal life. He assures his listeners that God is not interested in judging people for their mistakes, but instead wants to save them. No matter what we do or where we go, God will be there helping us, loving us, and welcoming us home.
Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwMiskYxnQo
Peace and best wishes
Anne Leet REC
