Religious Dimension
News in Religious Education at St. John's
The Gospel reading from Sunday's Mass, Luke 17:5-10 is one
of my favourite parables. The analogy of something so small growing into something so large and of benefit to all is a great reminder to look at the good in all people who have been created by Our God. May we always remember to pray for others and to remind each other of the power of goodness in each of us.
Welcome back to Term 4
I am praying that everyone had a lovely two week break, enjoying some of the splendid sunshine, as we enjoy the Season of Spring. The staff and I are looking forward to a wonderful term of celebrations ahead with our parish. It is hard to believe tha it is already the final term of the year.
We look forward to celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation with our Year 3 students, Mission Week, Year Level masses, St John's 150 year anniversary, New Parents Welcome Mass and Graduation for our Year 6's, who will be leaving us, to start their next part of their educational journey at secondary school.
A reminder that every Tuesday a class from St John's will be attending mass with Father Dispin at 10am. Your classroom teacher will email you to invite you to attend. All are welcome.
This week we are very pleased to have Carlie Anderson, one of our school parents, leading professional learning for our staff, in Imaginative Prayer. We will be learning how to engage in a four-part structure of an imaginative prayer experience which includes Encounter, Imagine, Discuss and Contemplate. Carlie will be with us for 3 workshops this term. We are looking forward to putting this into practice so that we can help our students engage in prayer in a unique and meaningful way.
Important Dates this term:
Celebration Event: | Where: | Date |
Year 3 - Reconciliation Parent Information Evening | Coghlan Centre | Tuesday, October 18 7-8pm |
Year 3 - Reconciliation Commitment Masses | St John's Church | Saturday, October 22 at 6pm or Sunday, October 23 at 9:45am |
150 years Celebration Mass | St John's Church | Sun, Nov 6 at 11:15am |
Year 3 - Sacrament of Reconciliation | St John's Church | Tuesday, Nov 8 at 6pm |
Year 5 - Level Mass | St John's Church | Sunday, Nov 13 at 11:15 |
Whole School Liturgy for Mini Missions | Mary McKillop Space | Tuesday, November 22 at 9am |
Prep 2023 - Welcome Mass | St John's Church | Sunday, Dec 4 at 9:45 |
End of Year Mass and Graduation - 7pm - Dec 14th | St John's Church | Wed, Dec 14 at 7pm |
Melinda Buscema (Deputy and RE Leader)