Education in Faith

PSacramental News

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:

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.

Ascension of Our Lord – Year B

This week we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord, when Jesus was taken to heaven on the fortieth day after Easter. In Cycle B, this Gospel passage makes up the conclusion of the Gospel of Mark. In the Gospel we read, the women were so frightened by what they had seen at the tomb that they told no one. 

Only the Gospel of Mark notes that Jesus ascended to sit at the right hand of God. In noting this, Mark teaches that Jesus’ ascension affirms the glory Jesus received from God after his death and Resurrection.

During his ministry, Jesus sent his disciples to preach, to heal, and to drive out unclean spirits. Now they are sent again to do these things and more. From his place with God in heaven, Jesus helped his disciples, and he continues to help us as we try to live as his followers.

Living the Gospel – Proclaim Good News

Francis of Assisi is credited with saying, ‘Preach the gospel at all times and when necessary, use words!’ In every interaction we have we say so much about who we are, what we think of the other person and what we believe – even without opening our mouth. Our actions and attitudes proclaim our beliefs more powerfully than our words ever do. If we claim to be concerned about justice and yet behave unjustly then it is our actions, not our words, that will be heard! When we are called to ‘proclaim the Good News’ we are called to do this first and foremost in action.

Discussion Starters

• Why do you think the gospel writer described the miraculous ‘signs that will be associated with believers’?
• What is the significance of Jesus commissioning the disciples immediately before his ascension?
• How is it possible to be a proclaimer of the Good News today?
• How can our actions towards others proclaim our beliefs?
• Who do you know who really lives their beliefs and in that way proclaims the Good News?
• How can a literal interpretation of this week’s gospel ‘get in the way’ of understanding the message?
• Is the image of the believer as described by Jesus still portrayed today in popular media/culture?
• What do the actions of your community say about its beliefs?
• How can you / your group better respond to the call to ‘proclaim the Good News’?

God Bless,

Rozeta Ambrose

Religious Education Leader

rambrose@sfslynbrook.catholic.edu.au

GRADE 5/6 SOCIAL JUSTICE TEAM – MINI VINNIES            

MINI VINNIES WINTER APPEAL

On Friday June 7th is the Feast of the Sacred Heart. To follow Jesus footsteps and share our love with others in need, we will be asking for food/toiletry donations.

Mini Vinnies will be collecting non-perishable food and toiletry items for the St Vincent de Paul Conference, Hampton Park which is based at St Kevin’s. These items will then be given to people in need within our community. 

We are asking for your help! Could each student bring in a food or toiletry item? The 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.

Today during lunchtime Mini Vinnies started getting the baskets ready for students to put the grocery and toilet items into. The baskets have been decorated in House colours and will be delivered to each Learning Space next week. Once again a big thank you to the Mini Vinnies. They never complain about giving up their lunchtime!! 

COMMUNITY SPIRIT HOUSE POINTS

Which House is leading in the Community Spirit Award points? Student are able to earn points for their House by demonstrating community spirit which includes our PBL values. The points for each House so far:

Well done to Patrick who is leading at the moment. Let’s see who is leading next week. And don’t forget students will also receive points for bringing in items for our Winter Appeal when it starts.

Giuliana

gfaiola@sfslynbrook.catholic.edu.au