Religious Education

Gospel Reading Mark 7:1-8

Jesus teaches that it is that which comes from our hearts that defiles us.

How do these rules compare? What are some examples of rules that are the same at home and at school?

All rules are important. It is also important for us to know the reasons rules are made so that we can better understand why it is important to honour the rules.

In today’s Gospel, we hear the Pharisees challenge the practice of Jesus’ disciples that went against a rule that the Pharisees taught about washing hands and food utensils.

What did the Pharisees think that Jesus’ disciples should be doing? This was a practice of the Pharisees and of some Jewish people. They washed their hands and purified food utensils to make them clean. They thought that by doing this they were making themselves holy.

Jesus taught that the Pharisees had forgotten the meaning behind their rules. They thought that they were making themselves holy by following the rules about making things clean. But Jesus taught that there was something more important than these actions. Jesus taught that our words and deeds toward others are what show us to be holy people. God wants us to do good things with our lives, such as share our possessions, think kind thoughts even about those who hurt us, and be truthful.

Happy Father's /Father Figure Day to all !

Thank you Mr Tran and Grade 1T students for leading us in that wonderful Father's / Father Figure Day Liturgy. 

Congratulations to Shevon ( 5-6 B) on receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation!

May the Holy Spirit continue to guide, inspire, and strengthen you as you grow in faith, wisdom, and love. 

We are all so proud of you and excited to see how you will continue to shine your light in the world.

 May God bless you abundantly on this special occasion and in all the days ahead.

With warmest congratulations,

The Family of St Peter's

Proudly showcasing a Prayer Liturgy led by our students in 5-6 B

I want to express my sincere thanks to the students and Mrs Bowen for inviting me to join you in prayer. It was a true honor to share in such a special and meaningful moment with you.

Your faith and devotion were truly inspiring, and I was deeply moved by the way you came together to pray. Moments like these remind us of the power of community and the importance of taking time to connect with God and one another.

Thank you for including me and for making me feel so welcome. I look forward to joining you in prayer again in the future.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the Grade 1 and 2 students, parents/carers who attended our Parish Mass on Sunday the 25th of August and provided such a wonderful morning tea afterward. Your presence and generosity truly added to the warmth and sense of community on this special day.

By coming together in prayer and fellowship, we continue to strengthen the bonds that make St Peter's School and Parish such a welcoming place for all. 

The delicious morning tea you provided was enjoyed by everyone, and it was a perfect way to share time and connect after Mass.

We are grateful for your ongoing support and involvement in our school community. Thank you for helping to make our parish Mass a meaningful and memorable event.

Thank you Mrs Russell and Mr Tran for your support to our students and their families. 

A special thank you to our wonderful parent volunteers who  coordinated morning tea for us:

Mrs Lini Joseph

Phone: 0432 100 761

Email:maryelavum@gmail.com

Mrs Rosy Bygine

Phone: 0469 041 940

Email:rosy.varkey@gmail.com

Dear Fr Brendan,

Congratulations on the occasion of your 51st anniversary of ordination, we want to extend our heartfelt congratulations and deep gratitude for your many years of devoted service to God and His people.

Thank you for the wonderful Masses that you served at St Peter's and for making our staff and  students feel so welcome.

May God continue to bless you with good health, strength, and peace as you carry on your mission of serving His Church. Thank you for your 51 years of faithful ministry and for the countless ways you have shared God’s love with the world.

With deepest appreciation and congratulations,

From the Family of St Peter's

Happy Rakhi to all those who celebrated this festival over the weekend !

This is what the Bible tells us about relationsips

1-John 4:21

And this commandment we have from Him: whoever loves God must also love his brother.

Blessings,

Iris DeVisser

Learning and Teaching Leader & Religious Education Leader 

iris.devisser@spclayton.catholic.edu.au