WHOLE SCHOOL FOCUS

The Whole school focus theme for this year is ‘Do small Things with Great Love’ and the Bible reference that supports our theme is Ephesians 2:1, in which St Paul says:

“We are God’s work of art,

Created in Christ Jesus to live the good life

As from the beginning he had meant us to live it.”

Focus Assembly

Our value for this week is: Calm

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

• Using ‘I’ statements
• Managing conflict
• Stilling yourself
• Giving positive responses to negative situations
• Critically reflecting on behaviour
• Considering consequences
  

Thank you Mrs Brown and Mrs Maher, along with 2 Jade for presenting a beautiful Focus Assembly on being Calm.  It was great the way they incorporated how we can be clam peacemakers. The account of Jesus calming the storm provides a starting place for many people who need assurance of God’s control over forces that seem out of their own control. The disciples in the sinking boat faced overwhelming fears. But when Jesus so quickly calmed the storm, their fears were quickly replaced with awe and worship.

Many of us carry the burden of fear, perhaps not realizing that we can run to Jesus for safety. We can be assured of the comfort that comes from trusting the one who loves us and who has the power to protect us in all circumstances. Let us thank and praise Jesus, who has the power to calm our fears! 

LENT & 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 encourage you to talk to your child about the importance of giving to those in need and to give generously.  Each class has a Project Compassion box available for the children’s donations. 

We encourage you to put your compassion into action this Lent through your prayer, fasting and almsgiving by supporting Project Compassion. We have now raised $804.30 a fabulous effort from everyone.

The students have been looking at the case studies of where their money is going this week it is going to Biru from India.

 Biru's story - India

As a person with a disability living in remote India, Biru faced the prospect of a life of poverty and discrimination. With your support, he participated in entrepreneurship training and gained the skills to become financially independent.

Confirmation 2022

Please pray for our Year 6 Confirmation Candidates, their teachers, and families as they embark on this important time in their faith journey. Thank you to all our Year 6 students who are showing their commitment towards their Ministry Masses. Don’t forget to bring your item of food for the ‘Food Pantry’.

Year C | Sunday 13th March | purple

"As Jesus prayed, the aspect of his face was changed, and his clothing became brilliant as lightning."

The Story

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?

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.”

The Scriptures

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke    9:28-36

As Jesus prayed, the aspect of his face was changed, and his clothing became brilliant as lightning.

Jesus took Peter, John, and James with him and went up on a mountain to pray.

While he was praying, his face changed, and his clothes became shining white.

Suddenly Moses and Elijah were there speaking with him. They appeared in heavenly glory and talked about all that Jesus' death in Jerusalem would mean.

Peter and the other two disciples had been sound asleep. All at once they woke up and saw how glorious Jesus was. They also saw the two men who were with him. Moses and Elijah were about to leave, when Peter said to Jesus, "Master, it is good for us to be here! Let us make three shelters, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." But Peter did not know what he was talking about.

While Peter was still speaking, a shadow from a cloud passed over them, and they were frightened as the cloud covered them. From the cloud a voice spoke,

"This is my chosen Son. Listen to what he says!"

After the voice had spoken, Peter, John, and James saw only Jesus. For some time they kept quiet and did not say anything about what they had seen.​
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Watch the video and sing along together:

Something to Think About

The biggest part of the test Jesus faced was how to use ‘power’.

Jesus did not use his power to benefit himself but rather to please God.

We all have power of some kind.

What sort of power do you have to do good things in the world?  

Peace and Best Wishes.

Anne Leet (Religious Education Co-Ordinator)