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 Unity towards those we meet in our class and on the playground by following ‘The Mother Teresa School Way’:
- 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.
St. Patrick’s Day observes of the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The holiday has evolved into a celebration of Irish culture with parades, special foods, music, dancing, drinking and a whole lot of green.
According to legend, Saint Patrick used the three-leaved shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity to Irish pagans
RECONCILIATION
Please pray for our students who are currently preparing for the Sacrament of First Reconciliation
Thank you to all those families who came along to the Reconciliation Heart Mass last weekend. It was wonderful to see so many at the various masses. If you were unable to make it, please bring your heart along this weekend so it can be displayed in the foyer.
A reminder that everyone should have enrolled by now and made their payment. This will be an important week with our students making their Reconciliation at one of the ceremonies on Tuesday or Thursday.
Please contact anne.leet@cg.catholic.edu.au or mel.unwin@cg.catholic.edu.au if you have any questions.
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 money 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 $527.05
We encourage you to put your compassion into action this Lent through your prayer, fasting and almsgiving by supporting Project Compassion.
This week our money goes to support Toefuata'iga story, Samoa
Toefuata'iga, a 13-year-old student in Samoa, faced severe challenges and disruptions to her learning due to water scarcity. After Caritas Australia’s partner Caritas Samoa installed a 10,000 litre water tank at her school, Toefuata'iga and her classmates saw improved health and more consistent class attendance
Something to Think About
Lent is all about listening to Jesus. Do you have a favourite quiet place where you can sit and listen to Jesus speaking in your heart?
The Story
Jesus took three of his disciples up on a mountain to pray. While Jesus was praying, his face changed, and his clothes became shining white. Moses and Elijah, two prophets who had lived hundreds of years ago, appeared in heavenly glory with Jesus. A shadow from a cloud passed over them and God’s voice spoke, telling the disciples: “This is my chosen Son. Listen to what he says.”
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfT5mInsr9A
Anne Leet REC
