Education in Faith

Reconciliation

Reconciliation Reflection

By Romeo and Tess

At the Reconciliation Commitment Mass, we received the ‘Act of Contrition Prayer’, and it said “ O my God i’m very sorry that I have sinned against you because you're so good and with your help I will try to not sin against you again.”

For the information night, we talked about all the different parts of Reconciliation; they were forgiveness, love, families and faith. We talked about what we want forgiveness for with our Mum and Dad. Leading up to Reconciliation we sang the songs we were going to sing with everyone.

Reconciliation Night

By Alexander and Kiyara

On the Reconciliation night everyone who came sat with their parents. Before we went up to the priest, Fr Dispin, he told us the story of the Forgiving Father. Some people got to shoot a target with a bow and arrow. Then the children who were making their Reconciliation, went up one by one to one, to one of the two priests and told him what they were sorry for. After that we went up to the front and got a certificate. Lastly we left and celebrated with our family. 

Advent

The liturgical season of Advent begins this Sunday. Take time this week to create a plan that will help you prepare the way for the birth of Our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Advent is a season for stepping back from the hectic pre-Christmas routine of the world and slowing down to contemplate the Mystery of the Incarnation. It marks the beginning of a new liturgical year in the Church that slowly builds momentum toward Christmas as the weeks go by. As with all new beginnings, this season is intended to renew our joy, hope, faith and love.

REMINDER: St Vinnie’s Food and Voucher Drive

Christmas is a special time of year and we want everyone to be able to celebrate with some Christmas cheer. This year at St James we are spreading Christmas joy by raising money and providing food donations to those in need. 

On Friday 1st of December all students are invited to wear free dress for a gold coin donation. These donations will go towards gift vouchers for those in need. The vouchers enable those who are less fortunate to choose gifts for their loved ones.

We will also be collecting food donations for those in need. Below is a list of foods that will make up food hampers. Every classroom will have a basket to place these donations in. All food and money donations are due by Friday 1st of December.

Tin of leg ham 454gm.

2 tins of vegetables each 425gm

Packet of shortbread biscuits

Christmas pudding 400gm

Fruit cake or Christmas cake 700gm

Long life custard carton 1 litre

2 small packets jelly crystals

Packet of Shapes biscuits

Packet of lollies (not chocolate please)

2 tins fruit 425 gm

Thank you for your generous support!

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