Religious Education
The Assumption of Mary
The Assumption of Mary is a beautiful belief in the Catholic Church that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was taken up into Heaven, body and soul, after her earthly life.
This event is celebrated on August 15th every year. It's a time for us to remember Mary's important role in the story of Jesus and to reflect on her love, dedication, and faith.
To celebrate this special day, we invite you to join us for a Mass on Tuesday, August 15th. It will be a time of prayer, reflection, and community as we come together to honor Mary and her place in our faith.
Gospel Reflection - Sunday 6th August
Gospel Reading
Jesus walks on water, and the disciples acknowledge him as the Son of God.
Family Connection
The mission of the Church is to continue the work of Jesus. The family, the domestic church, participates in this mission too.
Talk about how your family participates in the mission of the Church. Discuss ways in which you seek to reach out to your neighbors and people in need through acts of kindness, mercy, and justice. Then read together today’s Gospel, Matthew 14:22-33. Talk about how Peter wanted to be like Jesus, to walk on water like Jesus did. Note that Peter was successful for a time, but then he doubted Jesus, and he began to sink into the water. Talk about how your family’s acts of mercy and justice are rooted in your faith in Jesus.
Pray together that Jesus will continue to work through your family to prepare the kingdom of heaven. Pray together the Morning Offering or the Lord’s Prayer.
Steele Anderson
Deputy Principal / RE Leader