Inside St Therese's

Religious Education

Michelle Hinds

Parish Bulletin 250421.pdf

 

'I am the good shepherd:
the good shepherd is one who lays down his life for his sheep.'
John 10:11-18

 

This week's Gospel is all about Jesus as the Good Shepherd and how He lay down His life for His sheep. Without losing the significance of the sacrifice of Christ, we can recontextualise the Scripture with the alignment of the commemoration of ANZAC Day and those who sacrificed their lives so that we may have freedom in this great country we call Australia.

 

The discourse of John's Chapter 10 explicitly identifies Jesus as the good shepherd and we are His sheep, the flock for whom He lay down His life. Even the Old Testament has a common theme that depicts Israel's leaders and rulers as shepherds. When we delve deeper into both testaments, we recognise that true leaders devote themselves to the welfare of the people in the same way that a shepherd cares for his flock.

 

We too can continue the mission and example of Jesus by devoting our lives to helping others. 

 

 

Sacrament of Confirmation

Students, past and present are invited to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation this year.  Due to COVID last year, we were unable to prepare and celebrate this very special Sacrament, therefore we extend an invitation to our past students to join us on this journey with the current Year 6 students.

 

Please note the following dates in your diary for the Confirmation Workshops:

  • Information & Parent Workshop                                                                            Wednesday 28th April at 7p.m OR Wednesday 5th May 7p.m
  • Parent & Child Workshop                                                                                         Wednesday 19th May at 7p.m OR Thursday 20th May at 5p.m and 7p.m                    Please take note of the change of times for these workshops.
  •  Confirmation Retreat Day                                                                                              Wednesday 2nd June at St Agatha’s (8:00a.m - 2:45p.m)

The following Confirmation Ceremony dates have been confirmed by the Bishop's Office:

  • Saturday 5th June at 2.00 pm
  • Saturday 5th June at 6.00 pm
  • Sunday 6th June at 10.45 am
  • Sunday 6th June at 2.00 pm

 

If you have any questions regarding the Sacrament, please do not hesitate to contact me; mhinds@sttcbourne.catholic.edu.au or phone the school on 5996 7525.

 

Grow in gratitude and empathy.

Michelle Hinds