Education in Faith

Sacramental Dates for 2026 

Parents please be aware of the following dates and note them in your calendar:

• Grade 2 will receive First Reconciliation in Term 4 on Thursday, 19th November 2026.
• Grade 3 will receive First Eucharist in Term 2 on Saturday, 13th June 2026.
• Grade 6 will receive Confirmation – Term 3 on Saturday, 29th  August 2026.

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.

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A

Being Salt and Light

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus tells his followers, “You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world.” These are simple images, but they carry a powerful message for our daily lives.

Salt brings out flavour, and light helps us see clearly. Jesus is reminding us that our words, choices, and actions matter. Even small acts of kindness, honesty, and care can make a real difference in the world around us. We don’t need to do big or famous things to follow Jesus, we just need to live with love right where we are.

The first reading from Isaiah helps us understand what this looks like in practice: sharing with those in need, caring for others, and treating people with dignity. When we act with compassion, God’s light shines through us.

Saint Paul, in the second reading, reminds us that this doesn’t come from our own strength alone. We rely on God, who works through us, especially when we choose love over comfort, and kindness over convenience.

As families, we are invited to think about how we can be “salt and light” at home, at school, at work, and in our community. When we help a sibling, include someone who feels left out, forgive one another, or stand up for what is right, we help make God’s love visible in the world.

Discussion Starters

• What does it mean to you to be “salt” or “light” in everyday life?
• Can you think of a time when someone’s kindness made your day better?
• How can our family show God’s love at home this week?
• Who at school or in our community might need encouragement or help right now?
• What is one small thing each of us can do this week to let our light shine?

God Bless  

Rozeta Ambrose

Religious Education Leader

rambrose@sfslynbrook.catholic.edu.au

News from the Parish

SFS needs Altar Servers…..

Altar Servers’ Training – 8th February – 3pm

All altar servers and those who wish to join this ministry are invited to attend the

next altar server training session on Sunday, 8th February from 3pm to 4.30pm in

the Church.

Altar Server Training Sessions will be held on the second Sunday of every

month.

GRADE 5/6 SOCIAL JUSTICE TEAM – MINI VINNIES

Today Mini Vinnies began to focus on Lent and Project Compassion discussing the meaning of this year’s theme: Unite Against Poverty this Lent.

They looked at the different work Caritas does overseas to help people in countries where they may not have running water and simple hygiene. Students will get to know more about the work of Caritas through short films. These will also be placed in the newsletter for families to view and discuss together. We hope that SFS students and families will give generously this Lenten Season as we ‘Unite against poverty.’

COMMUNITY SPIRIT HOUSE POINTS

Staff have been giving students points for demonstrating community spirit which includes our PBL Values. All students should now know the House that they belong to. We welcome our new students and the Foundation students to their House! The points for each House at the end of Week 2:

Giuliana

Mini Vinnies Facilitator 

gfaiola@sfslynbrook.catholic.edu.au