Religious Education

Winter Appeal

The St Vincent de Paul Winter appeal has come to a close and today all of the goods collected have been moved over to the Church Pantry to be delivered to people in our local community who need assistance.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Cathy Marigliani, Philip McInerney & the St Vincent de Paul team for their support and for the amazing work they do for our local community.

Furthermore, I would like to acknowledge the exceptional work of our Year 6 Social Justice Leaders; Kip, Annie & Aarit for their dedication and hard work in running the appeal - with the support of the Class Social Justice Reps.

Finally, to our whole community. What an effort, we are so grateful for every donation. It really shows our Faith in action! 

Teddy Bear Sleepover Year 2 - 6 Editions

Another two successful teddy bear sleepover events have been held over the past week! The Year 2/3 students had their teddies spend the night at school on Thursday of last week, with the Year 4-6 students having their event on Monday this week.

Unbelievable work by Narelle, our amazing librarian with the support of Ann for organising and keeping a close eye on the bear shenanigans.

Please see the links here for an insight into what the bears got up to! All proceeds collected from the events were donated to the Winter Appeal.

End of Term Mass

A friendly reminder that we will be celebrating the end of the school term with a special Mass tomorrow (Friday) @ 9:30am in the Church. The goods collected during the Winter Appeal will also be donated to  St Vincent de Paul at this Mass. We welcome you and look forward to seeing you there. 

Family Mass Dates - Term 3

Next term we have a number of Family Masses and Faith Events happening at St Finbar's. Please make note of the following dates:

Saturday 15th July @ 5:30pm - Year 4 Family Mass

Tuesday 18th July @ 5:30pm - Year 1 Prayer in PJs

Saturday 22nd July @ 5:30pm - Year 3 Family Mass

Saturday 29th July @ 5:30pm - Year 1 Family Mass

Gospel Reflection - Sunday 25th June

Gospel Reading

Matthew 10:26-33

Jesus assures the Twelve that God cares about them.

Family Connection

It is not only individuals who need reassurance about God’s love and protection. Communities need this reassurance as well, including the community of the family. Children rely on the confidence of their parents for this assurance. Parents can help the entire family’s growth in trust and confidence in God by witnessing ways in which daily family needs are entrusted to God’s care.

As the family gathers, distribute pieces of paper to each person. Tell them to write or draw ways in which they believe that God’s help is needed for each person and for the family as a whole. Each slip of paper can then be collected in a basket.

Invite one member of the family to read aloud today’s Gospel, Matthew 10:26-33. Recall together how well God knows your family and thank God for this wonderful grace. Conclude by praying together for each of the needs identified on the slips of paper. After each need is read, pray together, “God, we trust you because you know us so well.”

Conclude by praying the Glory Be to the Father.

This practice might become a regular part of your family’s prayer. Set the basket in a place of prayer and encourage family members to add other needs throughout the week. Perhaps your family can pray for these things together during a family meal.

Thanks

Steele Anderson

Deputy Principal / RE Leader