Education in Faith

pSacramental Events and Dates

Dear Parents/Guardians/Caregivers,

As we embark on a new academic year, 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.

God Bless  

Rozeta Ambrose

Religious Education Leader

rambrose@sfslynbrook.catholic.edu.au

Mary Help of Christians :  Learning Space 2 Mass

Today, Learning Space 2 gathered to celebrate Mass led by Fr Fabian.  Mary, Help of Christians Feast Day falls today and is one of the numerous names by which Catholics have come to know and love Mary. It refers specifically to the aid that Mary gives as intercessor, meaning one who prays with and for us to God.

The Most Holy Trinity  -  Year B

Discussion Starters

• What is the belief about God that is expressed as ‘Trinity’?
• What confusion can be caused by the belief in the Trinity?
• In what ways is this Sunday good ‘timing’ for a celebration of Trinity Sunday?
• How might Christianity be changed if we did not accept the three-fold nature of God?
• What are some images that have been used to describe the Trinity?
• Why might non-Christians find the idea of ‘Trinity’ a difficult concept?
• What consequences would follow if we did not believe that Jesus was ‘God from God’?
• What image of Trinity do you find helpful?
• How does the concept of Trinity help explain the different experiences of God throughout time?
• Do you think that most Christian people understand the teaching on Trinity?

God Bless,

Rozeta Ambrose

Religious Education Leader

rambrose@sfslynbrook.catholic.edu.au

GRADE 5/6 SOCIAL JUSTICE TEAM – MINI VINNIES            

MINI VINNIES WINTER APPEAL – FEAST OF THE SACRED HEART 

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

Today Mini Vinnies collected and counted all the donations:

Well done to Patrick ! Let’s see who is leading next week.

If each student brings in a food or toiletry item we would have 350 items in total. Remember 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.

We will collect and count donations again next Friday and update everyone about the amount of items donated. 

A big thank you to our SFS school community! You always respond so well when assisting those less fortunate within our community.

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 next week.

Giuliana

gfaiola@sfslynbrook.catholic.edu.au