Religious Education Term 4 Week 2 - 2021
WHOLE SCHOOL FOCUS The Whole school focus theme for this year is:
‘We Are Bee-Attitude Keepers”
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
17 October 2021 - Year B
“The Son of Man came to give his
life as a ransom for all.”
Something to Think About
Can you think of a story about people wanting to be great and important. Do you remember the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, where the Queen kept asking 'Mirror, mirror on the wall who is the fairest of them all?' Maybe you can think of other examples too.
The Story
In today’s story, James and John want to be more important than the other disciples and to have special privileges given to them. Jesus says that the way to true greatness is not to be powerful or important, but rather to be a servant of others. Jesus says, 'If you want to be first, you must be everyone's slave'.
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Reflecting on the Gospel
A servant is not meant to be a doormat but someone who is aware of and responds to the needs of others. Discuss with children who the 'weak ones' might be. Are there children in your school or parish who may need a friend or a helping hand or a listening ear or a word of encouragement or affirmation? There is so much we can do to 'lift up' others.
Group Activity
BRIGHTENING SOMEONE’S DAY
You will need: a flower vase template for each child, pieces of coloured tissue paper, craft glue, coloured markers
Ask the children to think of someone they would like to make happy today.
- Choose coloured pieces of tissue paper, and scrunch up small pieces to form flowers.
- Glue the tissue paper flowers one at a time onto the flower stems.
- While the glue is drying, colour the vase.
- Older children might like to add a personalised message.
Reconciliation & First Eucharist
Please pray for our Year 3 teachers and students who are currently preparing for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist.
Thank you to all those families who attended our Prayer Night on Tuesday. It was great to see so many people there. I am sure you can appreciate all the work that went into the presentation and especially to all the students who supplied Katrina with their ‘hearts’.
Important Dates:
Reconciliation Heart Mass (via zoom) Sunday 17 October at 9:30am
Weekend Mass:
Our weekend Mass is celebrated every Sunday morning at 9:30am (via zoom) during the lockdown period. All First Eucharist families are asked to attend Mass each week as part of the commitment you made to the program. Children should bring along their Mass books and follow along.
Please visit our website: https://www.holyspiritgungahlin.org.au and download our Pocket Parish App to join in the celebration.
Click here to access the parish newsletter or you can view it on the Parish App.
Join us for Mass on Sunday 17th September 2021 at 9:30am via Zoom. Click on this link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/824036573 or use meeting number 824 036 573 to join our Mass.
Peace and best wishes
Anne Leet
(Religious Education co-ordinator)