Education in Faith

Education in Faith22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Living the Gospel ... Who do YOU say I am?

The question that Jesus asks his disciples is a question he asks of all of us. How we answer that question reflects our relationship with Jesus. But more importantly, how we answer that question reflects the way we live our life in response to who we believe Jesus to be. If we truly say that we believe in Jesus as the son of God, then how do we live our lives in such a way that we act on that belief? The gospel shows us that an inadequate answer to that question leads to missing the point of all that Jesus is.

Discussion Starters

If people thought that Jesus was another of the prophets, how might they have expected him to behave?

Why did Jesus order the disciples to tell no one that he was the Messiah?

Why did Jesus give Simon Peter a ‘new’ name?

When are people today given a ‘new’ name?

How would you answer Jesus’ question, ‘Who do you say I am?’

Why was it significant that Peter’s profession of faith took place outside Jewish territory?

How would you answer Jesus’ question, ‘Who do you say I am?’

What are different ways in which people answer Jesus’ question?

In what ways have some people used a mistaken understanding of who they believed Jesus to be?

How would Jesus’ confirmation of Peter’s declaration have made a difference to the way the disciples saw Jesus?

Sacramental News and Dates

Sacrament Levy

There is a $25 Sacrament Levy to cover the cost for:

•  a guest speaker to conduct a Parent and Child Workshop for the Sacrament.
• children receiving Confirmation to travel to St. Kevin’s Church for Reconciliation and practice by bus.

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 at the start of the year, before or on the day of your Family Workshop Session.

Sacrament of Confirmation

Thank you to Confirmation Candidates who participated in a Reflection day at school on Thursday, 31st August.

The children had the opportunity to meet with Bishop Tony Ireland. At the meeting, Bishop Tony further guided them by answering their questions. This enabled the children to reflect on their personal faith journey. He also restated the significance of receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation and their commitment to their faith.

Archbishop's Visit on Thursday, the 31st of August

God Bless

Rozeta Ambrose

rambrose@sfslynbrook.catholic.edu.au

GRADE 5/6 SOCIAL JUSTICE TEAM – MINI VINNIES

COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD POINTS

A reminder to students that they can earn house points by demonstrating community spirit which includes our PBL values, especially the PBL focus for this week which is RESPECT.  

The results so far are:

Well done Patrick but the other Houses are catching up! Remember we have all of this term and next so one of the other houses may take the lead.

2ND CHANCE VINNIES APPEAL

What a marvelous job our school community is doing. There have been many donations given to date. We are currently storing them in Christine’s old office and it is already ¼ full. Just a reminder that all books, toys, clothes and any donations must be in good condition to be donated.

VINNIES SOUP AND CHAT EVENING

A reminder to Mini Vinnies that their donations for the Soup and Chat Evening were due on Wednesday August 30th. Since I have only received 3 donations, I am extending the due date to next Wednesday. If your donation can be placed in an envelope clearly marked with the student’s name and Mini Vinnies. Students can hand these to the office or to Giuliana on a Wednesday during our meeting times. Donations will then be presented to a Vinnies Soupvan representative at an assembly either later this term or early next term. Our total donations so far is $365.

Giuliana & SFS Mini Vinnies