Religious Education

Ignite our faith: Year 6

Last Friday, Group 1 of the ‘Ignite our Faith program: Year 6’ met with Fr Anderson and Fr Zeljko for the first of our Term 4 sessions. The focus for the session was on ‘Seeing the face of Jesus in others’. The group used photo language to discuss ’How do we see the face of Jesus in our everyday lives?’

And….how can we find signs of Jesus’ love, kindness, and presence in the world around us?

A visiting Priest to the Parish also joined us - Fr Sebastian. Fr Sebastian is currently situated in Rome however his home Parish is in Africa. All three priests were amazed at the maturity and willingness of the students to share their ideas during the session. A very proud moment for us teachers as well ! 

Bishop Umbers visit to OLF

Friday 25th October, Bishop Umbers made a visit to our school as part of his visitation to the Parish.

He joined us for a short Prayer Assembly in the hall at 11.30am where he was greeted by the school Captains, to join in some prayers of the faithful and enjoy a song by the choir and KW. 

Did you know ????

• Most Rev Bishop Richard Umbers was born in Auckland, New Zealand on 17 March 1971.
• Bishop Umbers is currently an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Sydney and the youngest Latin Catholic bishop in Australia.
• He has been a priest for 22 years and a Bishop for 8 years

We know he will have enjoyed his stay with us here at OLF !

Year 6 Religious Education Test

Each year students in Year 6, 8 and 10 across Sydney Catholic Schools participate in the Religious Education Test. The Religious Education Test measures students’ knowledge, skills and understanding across the key strands within the Religious Education curriculum. 

Last Wednesday the students in Year 6 at OLF completed the 50 question test. Results will be sent to schools towards the end of November.

OLF Christmas Concert and K-6 End of Year Mass 

SAVE THE DATE !!  Thursday, 28th November 5-7pm

SCS ‘The Christmas Story Art Exhibition and Competition’

Each year, Year 5 and 6 students across the Archdioceses of Sydney, Wollongong and Bathurst are invited to take part in the Christmas Art Exhibition’. This is an initiative to celebrate and explore children’s creative, artistic and reflective ability to express their understanding of the Christmas Story. 

This year, the following artworks were submitted for consideration. We think they have done an AMAZING job !!!!

Have a fabulous fortnight everyone !

Mrs Cheryl Ross | Religious Education Coordinator