Religious Education
Year 2 Prayers in PJs
Thank you to all the year 2 Families who were able to attend the Prayer in PJs evening on Tuesday. It was wonderful to see our community come together, in Faith, to prepare for the upcoming Year 2 Family Mass.
The evening included 4 activities that students and their families completed together including a meditation session with Sonia, a Scripture analysis with Miss Davis and some impressive artwork with Mr Tyndall. Families also took part in a "Sacred Seeing" praying activity, reflecting on an Art piece of the Good Samaritan.
We are all looking forward to the Year 2 Family Mass on Saturday 6th August @ 5:30 pm
Gospel Reflection - Sunday 31st July
Gospel Reading
A person's life does not consist of possessions.
Family Connection
Family life helps us learn about the values of solidarity and the common good. As a family, we strive to respect the rights of each family member and make decisions that promote the common good of the family. Talk about what it would be like if the family ordered a pizza and then divided it unevenly, with some members getting as many pieces as they wanted while others got only a half slice. Talk about how you work to make sure that everyone in the family has his or her fair share.
Talk about how your family is also a member of the human family, called to share the goods of creation fairly and justly. Explain that in this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus challenges us to remember that the goods of the world are intended to be shared by all. Read aloud Luke 12:13-21. Talk about the parable of the rich fool and ask family members to describe what they think he did wrong. Emphasize that although the man in the story doesn't seem bad, Jesus points out that this man's flaw was that he was thinking only about himself and his own comfort and security. Emphasize that when we fail to think about the needs of others, we call that a sin of omission.
Remind your children that each time we go to Mass, we ask forgiveness for what we have done and for what we have failed to do. We call this prayer the Confiteor. End this time together by praying the Confiteor (“I confess to almighty God…”).
Steele Anderson
Religious Education Leader