Education in Faith
Feast of the The Body and Blood of Christ - Year B
Gospel Focus – Words of Institution
The words of the gospel passage in which Jesus takes bread and wine and blesses them will be familiar.
They are the words used at the consecration of the bread and wine during the Mass. The words and actions of Jesus at the Last Supper are regarded as instituting the celebration of the Eucharist.
Jesus took an act that was familiar to the Passover meal and gave it a new meaning and a new significance for his followers.
What had been a memory of escape from slavery in Egypt became an ongoing reminder of Christ’s continued presence in the Eucharist and in the Eucharistic community.
Discussion Starters
- How might the disciples have reacted to Jesus’ words and actions at the Last Supper?
- In what ways did Jesus’ actions make a ‘new covenant’ between God and the people?
- What are the key elements of a covenant?
- How do Christian people maintain the new covenant Jesus declared?
- What does this gospel passage reveal about the Jewish foundations of Christianity?
- How was Jesus’ use of blood to make a covenant different from the traditional understanding?
- What was the new covenant that Jesus established?
- How have ways of showing respect and reverence for the body and blood of Christ changed over time?
Sacramental Events and Dates
Dear Parents/Guardians/Caregivers,
We would like to share with you important dates for our Sacramental celebrations that will take place throughout the school year.
Sacraments play a significant role in the spiritual journey of our students and we need to ensure that you are well-informed and can actively participate in these meaningful events.
Kindly mark the following dates on your calendar:
Event | Date/Time/Venue | Participant Group
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Term 2 | |||
| Sacrament of Eucharist | Saturday 1st June St. Kevin’s Church | St. Kevin’s - Year 4 - 11am St. Kevin’s - Year 3 - 1 pm | St. Francis de Sales - 3pm - Year 3 & 4 |
Term 3
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| Sacrament of Confirmation Retreat Day | Tuesday 3rd September St. Francis de Sales (9 am- 3pm)
| St. Kevin’s and St. Francis de Sales Year 6 | |
| Sacrament of Confirmation | Saturday 7th September St. Kevin’s Church
| St. Kevin’s - 12pm Year 6 | St. Francis de Sales - 2pm-Year 6 |
Term 4
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| Reconciliation Commitment and Enrolment Mass | Tuesday 8th October 6.30pm - Registration 7.00pm - Mass St. Kevin’s Church
| St. Kevin’s and St. Francis de Sales Year 2 | |
| Reconciliation Information Night | Tuesday 15th October 7 pm - 8 pm St. Kevin’s School Hall
| St. Kevin’s and St. Francis de Sales Year 2 | |
| Sacrament of Reconciliation | Tuesday 19th November 7 pm St. Kevin’s Church
| St. Kevin’s and St. Francis de Sales Year 2 | |
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Sacramental Program, celebrations or preparation process, please feel free to contact the School's Religious Education leader.
Thank you for your continued partnership in the spiritual formation of our students. We look forward to celebrating these sacred moments with you and your families as a parish community.
May God's blessings be with you and your loved ones.
Sacrament Levy
There is a $25 Sacrament Levy to cover the cost of stoles.
- This levy needs to be paid in full to the school in an envelope clearly indicating your child’s name, Home Group and name of Sacrament being received.
God Bless
Rozeta Ambrose
Religious Education Leader
rambrose@sfslynbrook.catholic.edu.au
GRADE 5/6 SOCIAL JUSTICE TEAM – MINI VINNIES
MINI VINNIES WINTER APPEAL – FEAST OF THE SACRED HEART
On Friday June 7th is the Feast of the Sacred Heart. To follow in Jesus’ footsteps and share our love with others in need, we will be asking for food/toiletry donations. Next week will be the last week for donations.
If each student brings in a food or toiletry item we would have 350 items in total. Remember food item must be:
- Non-perishable
- Before the used by date or best before date. Please don’t bring items that are expired as these cannot be handed out to people.
We will collect and count donations again next Friday and update everyone about the amount of items donated.
A big thank you to our SFS school community! You always respond so well when assisting those less fortunate within our community.
Giuliana