WHOLE SCHOOL FOCUS

The Whole school focus theme for this year is:

‘We Are Bee-Attitude Keepers”

Our value is: Honesty

At Mother Teresa we are going to show honesty towards those we meet in our class and on the playground by:

• Standing up for what is right
• Recognising right and wrong
• Follow rules
• Align words and actions
• Communicate with honesty
• Seek meaning
• Tell the truth

The Two Travellers

Two travellers prepared for a pilgrimage to a holy festival. One traveller prepared day and night in the weeks leading up to the trip collecting every tool or item that he thought he would need to arrive safely at the destination. The other traveller packed lightly and took with him only what was necessary.

Each traveller set out on the same day and at the same time. It was a long journey. They met along the road and travelled together on the way. The first traveller wondered how his companion possibly expected to arrive without the many tools and supplies he had packed with him.

Then they realized they were lost.

The first traveller stopped and looked at his many tools to help him find the way. This took a very long time to sort through his many possessions.

 Meanwhile, the other traveller said a prayer and continued on the journey trusting that he would find his way. He moved quickly and before long, he found the right path again. The first traveller found his way, too, but he had to go backwards and pick another road to get there.

Though the two travellers were now far apart, they both felt the extreme heat of the next day. It was exhausting and slowed them down. The traveller with few possessions was only slowed a little bit and finally arrived at the festival. The other traveller, however, was overcome by the heat and exhaustion from carrying so many things. He had to take many breaks along the way.

By the time this traveller arrived with his many possessions still intact, the festival was over. People were leaving. He saw his former companion leaving, too, and realized what he had done. He placed his trust in his supplies rather than God.

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:3)

Trinity Sunday

30 May 2021 - Year B

“Baptise them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”

Something to Think About

Who is God? What is God like? How would you describe God to someone?

God is Mystery and cannot be fully explained with language or symbol. Invite children to share their thoughts about what God is like? They may have some favourite images that help describe some quality or characteristic of God e.g. God is like a friend who listens to me; God is like a mother who cares for me; God is like a father who fixes things for me; God is like the ocean which is powerful.

The Story

We believe that God is Father, Son and Holy Spirit. When you make the Sign of the Cross, what words do you say? You will hear these words in the gospel reading today. Jesus told his disciples to baptise people in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. These are still the words used to baptise people today.

Peace and best wishes

Anne Leet

Religious Education Coordinator