Religious Education
Feast of the Assumption of Mary
Today, we gathered together as a community to celebrate a very special day in the Church. It’s the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, a day when we remember how Mary, the mother of Jesus, was taken up to heaven by God after her life on earth.
The Assumption of Mary is a reminder of how much God loves and honours those who are faithful to Him. Mary was chosen to be the mother of Jesus because of her deep faith, her love for God, and her willingness to do what God asked of her. Throughout her life, Mary said ‘yes’ to God with all her heart, even when things were difficult or confusing.
Today, we celebrate the fact that at the end of her life, Mary was taken body and soul into heaven, where she now lives with God forever. This is a beautiful promise for us too, that if we live our lives with love and faithfulness, we can also hope to be with God in heaven one day. As we begin this liturgy, let us open our hearts to God, just as Mary did, and ask for the grace to follow her example in our own lives.
Year 4 Family Mass
A reminder that our Year 4 community will be celebrating a Family Mass together on Saturday, August 24 @ 5:30 pm.
Gospel Reflection - Sunday, August 18th
Gospel Reading
Jesus teaches that whoever eats his flesh and drinks his blood will live forever.
Family Connection
Our faith teaches us that when we gather to celebrate the Eucharist, Jesus himself is present to us. Through the actions of the Mass, the bread and wine truly become the Body and Blood of Christ. This is what we mean by the word transubstantiation. Jesus makes himself present to all who receive the Body and Blood of Christ.
If there are children in your family who have already celebrated their First Communion, invite them to share their memories of this special day. If you have family photos from this occasion, bring them out and share them. Adults in the family may also share memories or photos of their First Communion. Then read together today’s Gospel, John 6:51-58. Reflect together on what Jesus means when he calls himself the “living bread.” Recall that every time we receive the Eucharist, Jesus keeps the promise he made in today’s Gospel. Perhaps family members can share what it means for them to receive Jesus in the Eucharist.
Together, thank God for this gift of Holy Communion. Pray together the Lord’s Prayer or today’s psalm.
Steele Anderson
Deputy Principal / RE Leader