Religious Education News - Anne Leet
WHOLE SCHOOL FOCUS
The Whole school focus theme for this JUBILEE 2025 year is ‘PILGRIMS OF HOPE’
This term at Mother Teresa School we will use the theme that:
The Journey of Faith: Dream, Slow Down, and Reflect
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” — Jeremiah 29:11
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
RECONCILIATION
Please pray for our Year 3 teachers and students who are currently preparing for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation.
A special reminder to all those students making the Sacrament of Reconciliation-
Mercy Day retreat on Friday 7th March. Parents don’t forget to sign into Compass and give permission.
Please contact anne.leet@cg.catholic.edu.au or mel.unwin@cg.catholic.edu.au if you have any questions.
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. There will be no pancakes distributed at school, however you might like to make some with you children at home. You might like to watch the video of:
ASH WEDNESDAY
Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent. People go to church to pray, and they receive ashes on their forehead in the shape of a cross. This sign of the cross on our foreheads reminds us that we want to turn away from our bad choices and turn towards God. The Story, in today's gospel, we hear Jesus remind us not to show off to other people to try and get their approval. God sees the good things we do and will reward us. In the same way, we should go to a quiet place when we pray so that we can focus on talking to God, rather than being distracted by the people around us. God always hears our prayers and will be very close to us.
There will be a special Liturgy at 9:15 in the school hall for all students, teachers and any parents and friends who would like to receive the ashes.
Something to Think About
Sometimes we don’t understand why other people do or say things. It’s important that we don’t judge people because we can never really understand their thoughts or the reasons behind their actions. Only God can see into the human heart.
The Story
In today’s gospel, Jesus tells the people to be careful about who they follow, and to make sure that they are on a good path. However, Jesus’ main message to the people is not to judge others. God asks us to accept people as they are, and to recognise that we all have faults of our own. Rather than criticising other people, Jesus reminds us to work on our own hearts so that we can say and do good things.
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VmlkG8O6ag
Anne Leet REC
