Religious Education and Social Justice

Season of Advent

The season of Advent begins this coming Sunday, 3rd December. 

The word Advent comes from the Latin "adventus", which means a coming, approach, or arrival. In the Church, it refers to the period encompassing the four Sundays prior to Christmas. It is a time of penance, of turning away from sin and hopeful, joyous preparation for the coming of the Savior.

The first Sunday of Advent gives us the opportunity to center our thoughts on hope.

It's a beautiful chance to remember the hope God offers to our lost and dying world, and that He's given us through Jesus.

Almighty God, 

we begin this Advent Season 

as an ‘Advent People’ – 

people of hope, ready to do your will. 

Let your blessing come upon us 

as we light this wreath. 

May it turn our hearts to you 

in the days ahead. 

Grant us the peace and joy we long for, 

as we await the coming of your Son 

with patient hearts. 

We ask this through Christ our Lord. 

Amen.

Social Justice News- Zooper Doopers

We will be selling Zooper Doopers at lunchtime on Fridays. All money raised will be used to support our Social Justice initiatives this term.

Zooper Doopers selling for $1.00 each!

Jane Wilkinson

Religious Education Leader