WHOLE SCHOOL FOCUS

The Whole school focus theme for this year is: Be Just Like Jesus This term we will be focusing on: Think Like Jesus: Jesus’ character and the way he lived offers excellent examples of ways we can copy him. We can do this by doing our best to live peacefully with others, study the scriptures, be gentle and humble, trust God, help others, make good choices, and always obey God.

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Sixth Sunday of Easter - Year A
​17 May 2020​
​“I shall ask the Father and he will give you another Advocate.”

Something to Think About

Even though we cannot see Jesus, we can experience his presence in many different ways.  The Spirit is at work in the world, bringing love, joy, kindness, patience and gentleness.  The main message in today’s gospel is to love Jesus and to do as he commands.  What does love look like…. feel like…. and sound like?

The Story

​Jesus reminds the disciples that the way to show their love for him is to keep his commandments.  ​However, the disciples are still fearful and anxious so Jesus promises them a comforter and helper – the Holy Spirit. 
They are not to feel alone or like orphans.
The Holy Spirit will help them to know Jesus as the one sent by the Father.    

The Scriptures

A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to John           4:15-17, 19-20

​Jesus said to his disciples:
"If you love me, you will do as I command.
Then I will ask the Father to send you the Holy Spirit
who will help you and always be with you.
The Spirit will show you what is true.
In a little while the people of this world won't be able to see me,
but you will see me.
And because I live, you will live.
Then you will know that I am one with the Father.
You will know that you are one with me,
and I am one with you.”

         The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Video
What is Love?

Things to do this week

Mealtime Prayer                                             

Family Discussion

​Begin by talking about activities we need help with before we can do them on our own, e.g. riding a bike, swimming, tying shoelaces.  Now talk about activities that we still need help with e.g. learning a new language, baking a new recipe.

Help is something we need all through our lives! This is true for us as disciples of Jesus.  ​Talk about times when you have needed help to show your love for Jesus by keeping his commandments.

​Family Activity

In the gospel, Jesus reminded the disciples that they show their love for him when they keep his commandments.

Imagine you are responsible for writing some rules for the 21st century.
What would some of these be?

​Put a copy of your 21st century commandments on your fridge door.  

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Images from Unsplash.com and Pixabay.com. Used under licence/with permission. 
Contemporary English Version of Scripture extracts provided under licence from ICEL to Liturgy Brisbane. 

Peace and best wishes
Anne Leet REC