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 for Term 2 is Ephesians 5:8, in which St Paul says: 

“For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord.  

Live as children of light, 

For the effects pf light are seen in complete goodness and right living and truth.” 

FOCUS ASSEMBLY 

Thank you Ms Jeffries, Mrs Snowden and 4 Amethyst for presenting a great Focus Assembly introducing our Focus for this term via Teams. They explained what ‘Living as children of light’ looks like, sounds like and feels like at Mother Teresa School and shared some great insights on how they can live in the light by: making honest choices; standing up for what is right, even when it is difficult and brining light to others. To top it off they added actions to a great song the school will be learning this term, ‘My Lighthouse’. 

Let us lift up those preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation that this unique time of preparation will inspire in their hearts a deep love for Christ and his Church. 

 Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit, and they shall be created,
and you shall renew the face of the earth. 

Last Friday, our Year 6 students participated in ‘Spirit Day’. We hope the students enjoyed the opportunity to reflect on their faith journey so far this year. They celebrated Reconciliation with Fr Mark & Fr Thonn in an uplifting ceremony. All appreciated the lunchtime barbeque cooked by Justin, Mrs Stubbs & Mrs Moden. They also had an opportunity to create cards for their sponsors and engage in various activities ensured that our Confirmation candidates are well and truly prepared to make the sacrament this week. 

Congratulations to our Year 6 students who were confirmed this week. Their sense of reverence and awareness of the importance of the sacrament in their lives was very insightful. Our sincere thanks toFr Mark and Fr Thonn for their gentle and inspiring presence; Katrina Battilana for her unfailing support, and to our Year 6 teachers for their dedication in preparing the children so well.  Lastly, to the Year 6 children who did not make their Confirmation but walked the journey with their peers. 

^​4th Sunday of Easter

8 May 2022 - Year C

“I give my sheep eternal life.” 

The Story

In Jesus’ time, shepherd knew their sheep and their sheep knew them! A different person could go into the sheepfold and call a sheep by name but the sheep would not respond. They knew their master's voice. If a shepherd called their sheep, immediately they would follow. They didn't need sheep dogs or to round up the sheep - the sheep responded to the sound of the master's voice. God knows us each one of us. We are not just one of the crowd. We may look and sound similar and there are billions of 'us', but God can sort us out, easily identifying who is who. This is a story of great love!

The Scriptures

A reading from the holy gospel according to John 10:27-30

Jesus said to his disciples:

"My sheep know my voice, and I know them.

They follow me, and I give them eternal life,so that they will never be lost.

No one can snatch them out of my hand. My Father gave them to me,and he is greater than all others.

No one can snatch them from his hands,and I am one with the Father."

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, 
Lord Jesus Christ.

“I give my sheep eternal life.”

^{The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.}

Something to Think About

What was Jesus really talking about in today’s gospel story? Is it just about sheep, or is it really about something else?Talk together about the ways that Jesus cares for you and protects you like a Good Shepherd.

Peace and Best Wishes

Anne Leet (Religious Education Co-ordinator)