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Religious Education News - Anne Leet

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WHOLE SCHOOL FOCUS
The Whole school focus theme for this year is ‘COME HOLY SPIRIT’

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

“I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well." Psalm 139:14
Our value for the next week is: RESPECT.
We can show this the Mother Teresa School way by:

  • Treating people the way we want to be treated
  • Playing by the rules and taking turns
  • Telling the truth
  • Listening to other people’s ideas
  • Being considerate of other people’s feelings

THANKYOU
Thank you, Mrs Fraser, Ms Higgins and the amazing Kinder Scarlet for a beautiful and moving Focus Assembly on Respect.  The students shared some great insights into how we show respect at Mother Teresa School and sang a lovely song called ‘Do to Others’. Thank you to the friends and family who came along to lend their support.

RECONCILIATION 2024
A heartfelt thank you to all the families who participated in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It was truly wonderful to see such a strong presence at the various liturgies. Congratulations to the children, and a sincere thanks to the parents, teachers, and students for the time and effort spent preparing for this significant Sacrament.T3w6_6.PNG
The students approached the experience with great reverence, fully understanding its importance. The Gospel reading of the ‘Loving Father’ beautifully illustrates God’s love and His unwavering desire to welcome back those who have strayed. In recent weeks, the students have been reflecting with their parents and teachers on the impact of their choices, both good and bad, and how these decisions can affect others.
Your parents love you and want the best for you, and we can achieve that by opening our hearts to Jesus.
Many thanks to all who made this occasion so special:

  • Father Troy who was so welcoming of the children and their families and whose homily so aptly captured the significance of Reconciliation in our lives today.
  • Fr Eden who has played a big role in helping prepare the students for
    Reconciliation at Mother Teresa School
  • The teachers, Maryanne Hawes, Sophia Caputo, Bec Cartwright & Allicia van der Sanden who prepared the students so well for this sacrament
  • Mel Unwin our Sacramental Preparation Officer who ensured all aspects of the registration was completed
  • The parents who have supported their child in this important step in their faith journey
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Something to Think About
How do people show that they believe in God? What sorts of things do they do? How do they act towards others? How do they speak to others?

The Story
In today’s story, Jesus tells us that we must take up our cross and follow him. In Jesus’ time, a criminal would carry a large wooden cross that was bigger than an adult person. The wooden crosses were heavy and difficult to carry. Jesus didn’t mean we should carry a real cross. He meant that following Jesus would not be easy. He meant that we should obey Jesus even when we don’t feel like it and even when it is really hard.

Video
Click to watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9UByLyOjBM

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Anne Leet
Religious Education Co-ordinator