Education in Faith

Easter Sunday ~ Year A 

This week we will be celebrating Easter. As we celebrate this most important day in our Liturgical calendar, we are reminded of the powerful message at the heart of our faith: life, hope, and love triumph over all. The Gospel tells us of the empty tomb ~  Mary Magdalene arriving in the quiet of dawn, only to discover that Jesus is no longer there. 

What first seemed like confusion and loss quickly became the beginning of deep hope. The Resurrection was not immediately understood, but it was encountered ~ in wonder, in faith, and in love.

Easter invites us, as a school community, to live as people of the Resurrection. Just as the disciples moved from fear to belief, we too are called to recognise the signs of new life around us ~ in acts of kindness in the playground, in perseverance in learning, in forgiveness and fresh starts.

In the first reading, we hear that Jesus “went about doing good,” and this is the same mission entrusted to us. Easter is not just a moment we celebrate ~ it is a way of living each day with hope, compassion, and courage. In the Psalm, we joyfully proclaim, “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.” This joy is something we carry into our homes, our spaces, and our wider community.

As Term 1 comes to a close, Easter also offers a gentle invitation to rest, renew, and reconnect during the holidays. It is a time to notice the simple blessings in our lives and to return refreshed for the term ahead.

We wish all our families a happy and holy Easter, filled with peace, joy, and the hope that comes from knowing that new life is always possible. May your holiday break be safe, restful, and filled with special moments together.

Discussion Starters 

• What does “new life” mean to you, and where do you see it in your life right now?

   

• How can we bring hope and kindness to others, just as Jesus did?

   

• Why do you think the disciples found it hard to understand what had happened at first?

   

• What is one way our family can live out the message of Easter during the holidays?

Sacramental Dates for 2026

Parents please be aware of the following dates and note them in your calendar:

• Grade 2 will receive First Reconciliation in Term 4 on Thursday, 19th November 2026.
• Grade 3 will receive First Eucharist in Term 2 on Saturday, 13th June 2026.
• Grade 6 will receive Confirmation – Term 3 on Saturday, 29th  August 2026.
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Reconciliation: baptised Catholics in Year 2.

Eucharist: baptised Catholics in Year 3 or who have celebrated their Reconciliation.

Confirmation: Year 6 Catholics who have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation and Eucharist.

If you have any further questions regarding your child receiving these Sacraments, please feel free to contact me at the school.

God Bless  

Rozeta Ambrose ~ Religious Education Leader

rambrose@sfslynbrook.catholic.edu.au

GRADE 5/6 SOCIAL JUSTICE TEAM – MINI VINNIES

PROJECT COMPASSION

Project Compassion has now finished. SFS we should be very proud! 

We raised a total of $ 472.05. The final amounts for each House are:

All Project Compassion boxes that were taken home should have already been returned to the office. We thank families for your support.

Thank you to the SFS students and families for giving so generously this Lenten Season to ‘Unite against poverty.’

THANK YOU

This Lent, our school community was a part of something truly extraordinary. 

As part of Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion, we united with schools and parishes across the country in solidarity with vulnerable communities all over the world, paving the way to a brighter, more just future for all. 

Our whole school community stepped up and answered the call, and we are truly grateful to all of you for your incredible support. We harnessed the collective kindness and generosity of our students, parents, teachers and wider community and turned it into real, lasting change for those who need it most. Together, we became a powerful force for good, achieving so much more together than we ever could alone. 

THANK YOU for standing with us and choosing to Unite Against Poverty this Lent!

COMMUNITY SPIRIT HOUSE POINTS

Our final points for this term are:

Well done Patrick! However, it’s only the end of Term 1. We still have three terms to go and the scores are so close!

MINI VINNIES COMMITMENT CEREMONY

Well done Mini Vinnies! So proud of you! You read your commitment pledge beautifully and demonstrated your dedication towards helping others with maturity. You have managed to collect $ for Project Compassion and have done a great job at selling the Anzac Day badges. Keep up your enthusiasm and I can’t wait to continue working with you throughout the year.

Giuliana

Mini Vinnies Facilitator 

gfaiola@sfslynbrook.catholic.edu.au