WHOLE SCHOOL FOCUS
The Whole school focus theme for this year is:

"We Are Bee-Attitude Keepers”

3rd Sunday in Advent

12 December 2021 - Year C

“What, then, must we do?”

Something to Think About

If you see an Advent wreath, with three purple candles and one pink candle, this is the day on which the pink candle is lit. This Third Sunday of Advent brings with it a sense of great joy, because Jesus will soon be born. What makes you joyful?

The Story

In this gospel passage, the people ask John how they should live. John tells them, if you have plenty, share with the one who has none. Be happy with what you have and don’t complain. In other words, John is telling the people to help others and to be grateful.

Reflecting on the Gospel

Imagine you are a prophet with big eyes, big ears and a big mouth. In your imagination can you see anything in our world that God might want someone to change? Mention people who have no homes, no food, and no jobs. How would God would want us to help these people?

Group Activity

MAKE A DECORATION

On the third Sunday of Advent, there is a sense of JOY in the Church, because the birth of Jesus is drawing very near.

You will need: one template for each child, coloured markers, glitter,

scissors. Optional: hole punch, ribbon, blu-tac.

1) Colour in the decoration above using joyful colours!

2) Sprinkle it with glitter to make it sparkle.

3) Cut out your star decoration.

4) Use some blu-tac to fix it to a wall, or use a hole punch to make a hole in the top and hang it with ribbon from a door handle.

2021 Christmas Appeal

To all those wonderful families who have shown the value of giving with their generosity.  It is truly wonderful the way everyone has contributed to the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal. This is not only a vital service for our community, and an important way that children can be involved to see that Christmas is not just a time for receiving, but a time for giving and helping others too! It was a beautiful culmination to the work the teachers and students have been doing throughout the term in preparation for the occasion. As usual there was a marvellous array of gifts provided on behalf on Mother Teresa School for those in need in the Holy Spirit Parish. They were very gratefully received as well as our monetary support as well. Many thanks for your support and generosity!

THANKSGIVING MASS

Thank you to all those parents, who came along to the Thanksgiving Mass on Wednesday. It was a wonderful celebration of another school year as we give thanks to our Year 6 leaders and those families and teachers who will be leaving Mother Teresa School. We wish them well on their journey!

 

Peace and best wishes

Anne Leet

Religious Education co-ordinator