Education in Faith

Sacramental Events and Dates - 2025

Dear Parents/Guardians/Caregivers,

Please take note of the important dates for our Sacramental celebrations that will take place in 2025. 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 in your calendar:

Parents please ACCEPT or DECLINE an invitation on Operoo. 

Dates for Sacraments are:

• Grade 2 will receive First Reconciliation in Term 4 on Thursday, 20th November 2025.
• Grade 3 will receive First Eucharist in Term 2 on Saturday, 21st June 2025.
• Grade 6 will receive Confirmation – Term 3 on Saturday, 6th September 2025.

Reconciliation: baptised Catholics in Year 2.

Eucharist: baptised Catholics in Year 3 or who have celebrated their Reconciliation.

Confirmation: Year 6 Catholics who have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation and Eucharist.

If you have any further questions regarding your child receiving these Sacraments, please feel free to contact me at the school.

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C - Luke 6:17-26

In this week’s Gospel, Jesus speaks to the crowd about the blessings and the challenges of life. He tells us that those who are poor, hungry, and sad will be blessed in heaven. Jesus says that the people who are rich, full, and happy right now may not always have it easy. He wants us to know that it’s not the things we have in this world that matter the most, but the love we share with others and our faith in God.

Jesus calls us to care for others, especially those who are in need. He wants us to be kind and loving, even when things are tough. Even if we don’t always get what we want here on Earth, we know that God promises us a better place in heaven.

Reflection: Sometimes, we may feel sad or like we don’t have everything we need. But Jesus reminds us that God sees us, loves us, and promises us something better when we trust in Him. When we are kind to others, when we help those who are struggling, and when we share our blessings, we are following Jesus’ example.

Jesus also teaches us not to think that having lots of things will make us happy forever. True happiness comes from loving others and loving God, not from what we own or how many things we have.

Discussion Starters:

1. What do you think Jesus means when He says, “Blessed are the poor” or “Blessed are those who are hungry”?
2. Why do you think it’s important to care for others who may not have everything they need?
3. Have you ever helped someone who was sad or hungry? How did that make you feel?
4. What are some ways we can share what we have with others?
5. Jesus says that happiness comes from loving God and others. What are some things that make you truly happy?
6. Can you think of a time when you were sad, but God helped you feel better?

Pray together as a family:

Dear God, thank You for always loving us. Help us to care for those in need and to remember that true happiness comes from loving You and others. Teach us to be kind and generous, just like Jesus. Amen.

God Bless  

Rozeta Ambrose

Religious Education Leader

rambrose@sfslynbrook.catholic.edu.au

GRADE 5/6 SOCIAL JUSTICE TEAM – MINI VINNIES

ST VINCENT DE PAUL LOGO

Today in our meeting we spoke briefly about the St Vincent de Paul Society logo and the significance behind it.

“The logo of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is quite well known throughout the world as it is now one of largest voluntary Catholic groups in the world. The logo stands as a symbol of hope and goodwill and is quite cleverly made to signify the teachings of St. Vincent de Paul.

The logo depicts three hands on top of one another. The middle one holds a cup, the top hand is place over the cup with the palm facing downwards, and the bottom hand is placed below the middle hand with the palm facing upwards. The hand at the top signifies the hand of Christ, which blesses the cup. The hand in the middle signifies the hand of love which offers the cup blessed by Christ. And the bottom hand signifies the one who is suffering and must receive the cup. This is truly a brilliant depiction of the teachings of St. Vincent de Paul. The members of this society are popularly known as ‘Vinnies’ and they work under the slogan of ‘good works.’”

COMMUNITY SPIRIT HOUSE POINTS

Last week Mini Vinnies distributed our House Point sheets. Staff have been giving students points for demonstrating community spirit which includes our PBL Values. Foundation parents will be notified shortly of their child’s House. The points for each House after the first two weeks:

Giuliana

Mini Vinnies Facilitator 

gfaiola@sfslynbrook.catholic.edu.au