Religious Education News

Pope Francis
Pope Francis died aged 88 on Easter Monday, April 21 at7:35 a.m. Pope Francis was elected as the Catholic Church’s leader in 2013 after the previous pope, Benedict XVI, resigned. Before his election as the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis was known as Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was the first pope to take the name of Francis of Assisi and modelled his leadership on the works of St. Francis of Assisi of caring for the poor and vulnerable. He focused on how Christ works in our lives, and he cared for migrants and the poorest among us. He established the World Day for the Poor and washed the feet of prisoners in Rome on Holy Thursday celebrations until this year, when his health only allowed him to visit. He will be remembered for his progressive views and the way he cared for all of God’s creations.
Prayer for Pope Francis
Dear God:
Thank you for the life of Pope Francis. He showed us how to care for
the poor and migrants and others who need our love. We thank you
for his teaching on our relationships with you and with each other. We
will remember him and renew ourselves as Pilgrims of Hope during this
Jubilee Year that Pope Francis announced in December. We pray for
Pope Francis on his passing and ask you, Lord, to draw him into the light
of your presence and grant eternal rest to your good and faithful servant.
Amen.
Sacramental News
Last night Reconciliation was offered at the church with Father Andrew.
All families involved in the Sacramental Program this year have received an email outlining the program. If you have any questions, please contact Mandy at St. Mary’s parish or myself.
Prayer Gathering
Tomorrow the teachers will be leading us in prayer, celebrating the Risen Lord. All welcome.
Next week our Grade 3 students will lead us in a special Mothers Day prayer gathering.
Prayer Gathering Roster
2nd May | Whole school Alleluia Prayer Gathering |
9th May | Combined Three |
16th May | Combined Two |
Thursday 22nd May | Combined Prep |
Jayne Brumby
Religious Education Leader