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 of light are seen in complete goodness and right living and truth.”

FIRST EUCHARIST / RECONCILIATION (children in Year 3 or older)

Please note if there are any students in grades 4, 5 or 6 who are new to our school, are Catholic and have not received the sacraments of  Reconciliation  or First Eucharist please email me so they can receive an invitation letter. anne.leet@cg.catholic.edu.au

Thank you to those parents who have already done so.

Please read important information below:

Week 6 - Friday 3 June - Personalised invitation letters to be sent home with Catholic students. Please ensure the return slip is at school by Tuesday.

Week 9

- Information Session - Tuesday 21 June 1:00pm and 6:00pm at the Church

- Enrolment weekend - Saturday 25 June and Sunday 26 June

Term 3

Week 6 - First Reconciliation

Tuesday 23 August 1:00pm and 6:00pm

Wednesday 24 August 1:00pm and 6:00pm

Thursday 25 August 1:00pm and 6:00pm

Week 9

Jesus Day Retreat - Wednesday 14 September at the Church

First Eucharist Masses

Saturday 17 September 3:30pm and 5:00pm - Mother Teresa School

Pentecost sunday

Year C  Sunday 5th June

"As the Father sent me, so I send you. Receive the Holy Spirit."

Preparing to Hear God’s Word

Jesus changed the world!

We can change the world too if we follow Jesus.

Pentecost reminds us to be people of energy, enthusiasm, and imagination!

The Story

On the day of Pentecost the disciples were all together in one place. All of a sudden, Jesus appeared in the room with them. He gave them the gift of the Holy Spirit and sent them into the world to continue his work of healing and forgiving people.

The Scriptures

A reading from the holy Gospel according to John   20:19-23

As the Father sent me, so I send you. Receive the Holy Spirit.

The disciples were afraid of the Jewish leaders,

and on the evening of that same Sunday

they locked themselves in a room.

Suddenly, Jesus appeared in the middle of the group.

He greeted them and showed them his hands and his side.

When the disciples saw the Lord,

they became very happy.

After Jesus had greeted them again, he said,

"I am sending you, just as the Father has sent me."

Then he breathed on them and said,

"Receive the Holy Spirit.

If you forgive anyone's sins,

they will be forgiven.

But if you don't forgive their sins,

they will not be forgiven."

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

Watch the video together:

Something to Think About

People who are filled with a joyful energy attract others. As disciples of Jesus we are called to inspire and motivate people so that together we can achieve great things. What fills you with energy? What marvellous things would you like to achieve in your life?

Peace and Best Wishes.

Anne Leet (Religious Education Co-ordinator)