Education in Faith

Sacramental Events and Dates

Dear Parents/Guardians/Caregivers,

Please take note of the 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 in 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.

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B

Living the Gospel – Plenty for all

The story of feeding many people shows us that there's plenty of food in the world for everyone. But sadly, not everyone gets enough to eat. Some have too much food, while others don't have enough. We can make sure everyone has food to eat. It's important for those of us who have more than we need to share with others who don't have enough.

Different View – A miracle of sharing

The amazing thing about the feeding of the crowd wasn't just Jesus making a little bit of food go a long way. It was how people reacted. When Jesus and a young boy shared their food, it inspired everyone else in the crowd to do the same. People started sharing whatever little food they had with each other. This miracle showed how everyone went from thinking only about themselves to caring for each other and being a community together.

Discussion Starters

• What attracted the large crowd to Jesus in the first place?
• Why did Jesus feed the crowd rather than send them away?
• How might the disciples have felt when Jesus told them to sit the people down ready to eat?
• What message do you find in this gospel passage?
• What challenge is there for your own life?
• What significance can be attached to the fact that this account appears in all four gospels?
• In what ways is this gospel story a precursor for the Eucharistic meal?
• What is the effect of the miracle on the crowd?
• Why does Jesus ‘head for the hills’?
• In what ways does this gospel challenge our world?

God Bless  

Rozeta Ambrose

Religious Education Leader

rambrose@sfslynbrook.catholic.edu.au

GRADE 5/6 SOCIAL JUSTICE TEAM – MINI VINNIES

MINI VINNIES SOUP & CHAT NIGHT

On Tuesday August 20th Mini Vinnies are invited to attend the Vinnies Soup and Chat Evening. It will take place from 4.30pm – 7.30pm at SFS. 

We will be focussing on homelessness and running activities to raise awareness of this important issue that affects many people, both at a local and wider community level. There will be guest speakers and SFS staff will be at school to supervise.

Mini Vinnies will also experience what a person who is homeless may eat for dinner, as we are organising soup and bread which is similar to what the Vinnies Soupvans serve within our community.

The evening will have a fund raising element where students will ask family and friends to sponsor them. We would greatly appreciate it, if every student who is attending could donate at least $10 to the fundraising effort. If the donations could please be handed to the office or to Giuliana by the Soup and Chat Evening which is on Tuesday August 20th. Students will then have input into which organisation we donate this money to assist with homelessness.

Parents please reply to the Operoo notification indicating whether or not your child will be able to attend. It would be great to see all Mini Vinnies attend the evening.

I have also posted on Operoo a notification asking Mini Vinnies’ parents for assistance on the evening. We will need a variety of different items such as soups, bread, margarine, fruit, disposable cups, spoons amongst other things. Parents please respond to the Operoo notification asking if you are able to assist. We greatly appreciate your help.

SVDP SCHOOL CONFERENCE NETWORKING EVENT

Mini Vinnies have been invited to a School Conference Networking Event organised by the St Vincent de Paul Youth Engagement Team. We will join schools in our local area and students will have the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and celebrate their social justice efforts with other schools’ Mini Vinnies or College Conferences. 

Our school has been invited to bring 5-9 student representatives to meet with peers from sister schools and present on ONE Good Works project from this year. The event will include opportunities for students to collaborate in workshops organised by the St. Vincent de Paul Youth Engagement Team.

Preference will be given to Grade 6 students as this will be their last year as an SFS Mini Vinnie. Expectations of the day have been explained and Grade 6 students have nominated if they would like to be part of this event. We had more than 9 students express interest as a result students were asked to write a letter explaining why they would like to attend the event. Successful students have been notified and an Operoo notification has been posted for those students attending. Parents if you could please approve the Operoo if your child was successful.

Giuliana & SFS Mini Vinnies

gfaiola@sfslynbrook.catholic.edu.au