Religious Education

Start of Term Mass

A friendly reminder that we will be celebrating the start of the school term with a special Mass tomorrow (Friday) @ 9:30am in the Church. The Gospel will be this coming Sunday's Gospel - The Parable of the Farmer & the Seeds which the students have been learning about in class this week. 

Family Mass Dates - Term 3

This term we have a number of Family Masses and Faith Events happening at St Finbar's. The first of these is the Year 4 Family Mass this coming Saturday night. Cake Stalls will follow each Mass, so please refer to communication from the P&F regarding this and bring along some money to buy a delicious treat.

It is an expectation that all students/families attend the Family Masses for their respective year level. If you cannot make the Mass, please email the class teacher to ensure students who cannot make it are not given a special role or a reading.

Please make note of the following dates:

Saturday 15th July @ 5:30pm - Year 4 Family Mass

Tuesday 18th July @ 5:30pm - Year 1 Prayer in PJs

Saturday 22nd July @ 5:30pm - Year 3 Family Mass

Saturday 29th July @ 5:30pm - Year 1 Family Mass

Gospel Reflection - Sunday 16th July

Gospel Reading

Matthew 13:1-23 (shorter form: Matthew 13:1-9)

Jesus teaches that the kingdom of heaven is like seed that has been sown on good soil.

Family Connection

Today’s Gospel reminds us that in order for God’s Word to take root in us and produce abundant fruit, we must endeavor to be like good soil. Families, in particular, hold the responsibility for “preparing the soil” so that the seeds of God’s Word can grow strong. There are many ways in which families do this—family traditions in which faith is celebrated, prayer and reading of Scripture, and instruction on the faith. In these ways, parents fulfill the promises they made at their child’s Baptism.

Gather together as a family and reflect together on the Sacrament of Baptism. Tell the story of the Baptism of each child, showing any pictures that were taken. If you have your child’s Baptism candle or gown, share these as well. Recall together that one of the promises that parents make at their child’s Baptism is to bring them up in the practice of our faith. Talk together about the importance of this promise to your family. Then read together today’s Gospel, Matthew 13:1-23. Reflect together on the ways in which your family practices your faith (daily prayer, Mass attendance, religious instruction, etc.). Remind one another that we do these things as a family so that God’s Word can take root in our lives and produce abundant fruit. Conclude in prayer together by praying today’s Psalm, Psalm 65.

Thanks

Steele Anderson

Deputy Principal / RE Leader