Education in Faith
Education in Faith encompasses the following areas: Religious Education, Prayer, Liturgy and Sacraments.
May the Month of Mary
May is the month when Catholics traditionally focus on Mary, the Mother of Jesus. The practice dates back at least 700 years and is still observed around the world today.
May Devotions
This month's devotions in the church calendar are characterised by special hymns and the use of flowers, which bring nature into the church. There are several Marian feast days in May, including Our Lady of Fatima, Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament and Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The celebration of May as a holy month for Mary has been ratified by several popes through the ages. Pope Benedict XV ordered a prayer for peace in 1915 during World War I and Pope Pius XII called for May devotions in 1939, at the start of World War II.
Mary is honored as the mother of Jesus and as a woman free from sin. Devotions to Mary are an integral part of Catholic life.
This month the students will participate in a variety of activities in their classroom which will focus on Mary.
If you are attending tonights Eucharist meeting, please make your way to the SLA (Senior Learning Area). It will be held in the School Hall. The meeting will begin at 7:00pm sharp.
Looking forward to seeing you all tonight.
Have a fantastic week
Mark MacGregor
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