Religious Dimension
Welcome to Week 5
We are almost half way through our term with so much being accomplished in the area of Religious Education and Faith formation. Last week, many of our Year 4 students completed the First Sacrament of Eucharist. It was pleasing to see families together with our teachers, witnessing this very special event.
Our students took part in a special Eucharist Retreat Day, prior to making the sacrament, to develop their understanding of the Eucahrist and in order to make it very special. One of the activities on the day included bread making which gives meaning to our students, and also involves the wider community. I would like to give a big thankyou to our teachers and parents who helped on our Eucharist Retreat and Breadmaking Day.
This Week's Gospel Matthew 28: 16-20
This weeks Gospel is an important reminder of the important message that Jesus wants us to do in our lives. "Go and make disciples of all the nations".
These were Jesus' last words before he ascended into heaven.
I wonder how the disciples felt when they heard Jesus say this?
I wonder if they felt ready or afraid to continue the work of Jesus?
What does it mean to be a disciple today?
How does this look for us in our family and in our world today?
Important Dates for our Confirmation Sacramental Program
| Event: | When: | Where: |
|---|---|---|
| Year 6 Confirmation Parent Information evening | Tuesday, 23 May at 7pm
| Coghlan Centre |
| Confirmation Commitment Masses | Saturday, 3 June, 6 pm OR Sunday, 4 June, 9.45am Or 11.15am | St John's Church |
| Confirmation Retreat Day | Friday, 21 July | Church Hall and Coghlan Centre at St. John's Primary School |
| Sacrament of Confirmation | Sat, 12 August, 1.00pm (St John’s students and Parish Students) Sat, 12 August, 3.15pm (St James students) | St John's Church |
Grandparents and Special Visitors Day - 24 May
Melinda Buscema