Education in Faith
Faith in the Future
On Friday morning the 5 February, our whole school gathered to give thanks as we assembled as one family. We pray that in this new year we can be beacons of hope, peace and light. In 2021 we celebrate to 200th anniversary of Catholic Education. May we build on the foundation of those who have helped shape our Catholic school communities in Australia. We placed our decorated pebble on the ground to mark our place and commitment to make a difference this year.
We carry the flame of the Spirit
We will live, love, reach out to the world
Bringing joy, hope and peace in God's name.
Gospel
Mark 1 : 29 - 39
In this week’s Gospel, we learn that Simon had a mother-in-law. We become aware that when Simon left everything behind to follow Jesus, that “everything” included family. Jesus the Healer cured Simon’s mother-in-law and many in the town who were sick. Jesus teaches us by example that it is important to take time to be alone to pray. From prayer we can draw strength to do what each day requires, most especially by showing our family in word and by deed, what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and a child of God.
Jesus modelled for us a life of prayer. To foster prayer in the home, choose a small table or a space where you can create a prayer area. Cover your table with a cloth in the colour of the liturgical season, and place upon it a Bible, a candle, and a crucifix or cross. With your family, decide on when you will gather to pray together around your prayer table or in your prayer space. Asking God to bless our times of prayer so that we can know and follow God’s ways.
Bringing the Gospel to our Family
Amidst the business of our daily lives, gather as a family and talk about the ways in which your family prays together (at Mass, grace before meals, bedtime prayers). Invite each member of the family to talk about his or her private prayer:
When do you pray?
Where do you pray?
How do you pray?
What do you pray for?
Discussion Starters
What do you think Jesus was praying about in today’s Gospel?
What guidance have you received from God in prayer?
Someone I know who is in need of healing is . . .
My favourite place to pray is . . .
My favourite way to pray is . . .
Pray together the Lord’s Prayer.
2021 Sacramental News
Reconciliation
Grade 3 and Grade 4
Family Workshop Thursday March 11th for both groups (grade 3 and 4) at 7pm at SFS.
First Reconciliation: Thursday 25th March at 5pm for Grade 4’s
Thursday 25th March at 7pm for Grade 3’s
Eucharist
Family Workshop: Wednesday May 26th session 1- 5:00pm for Grade 4
Wednesday May 26th session 2 -7:00pm for Grade 3
Reconciliation for Eucharist Candidates (Grade 3 and Grade 4) Wednesday June 9th 1pm at SFS.
First Eucharist Sunday 20th June for 2020 Grade 4’s at 9.00 am &
Sunday 20th June for 2021 Grade 3’s at 11.00am
Confirmation
Family Workshop: Tuesday, August 31st 7 pm at SFS.
Please be aware and take into consideration that due to our current COVID pandemic the above dates for our Sacramental Program could change.
Thank you for your support and understanding.
Confirmation of 2020 Yr 6 Students.
A very special Congratulations to the Newly Confirmed 2020 Grade 6’s and their families.
On Thurday 28th January 29 Grade 6’s were confirmed at St. Kevin’s Church by Rev Fr. Desmond Moloney. It was a joy filled reverent and prayerful celebration shared with teachers, family and friends.
Thank you to our wonderful parents who have continually supported their children and walked with them through this journey of faith and with the preparation for their children.
Thank you to all Senior staff members for their continous dedication in preparing and making sure everything was ready and organised for the actual celebration to flow smoothly and reverently.
A special ‘Thank you’ to Kristy for her unconditional support with preparing our children to sing prayerfully and making the celebration even more reverent.
Amidst these uncertain and challenging times in our current world at the moment, It was truly a joy filled celebration of the presence of the Spirit and a prayerful experience of the life of the parish community of St. Kevin’s.
Thank you for your continuous trust and support throughout the preparation and celebration.
Rozeta Ambrose
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