Religious Education
Mrs Cheryl Ross | REC Coordinator
First Holy Communion
Congratulations to the students who are receiving the Sacrament of Holy Communion over the next few weekends.
During their final preparation session last night the students learnt more about The Last Supper as well as the preparation needed when preparing to receive the Body of Christ. They were introduced to some of the terminology that goes with that preparation.
Are YOU able to answer the following …..You might like to work these out with your child(ren). Match the correct definition with the correct word….( you’ll find the answers at the end of this newsletter piece)
| Mixed up | Match the word with the correct definition |
|---|---|
Chalice |
The table where the Eucharist is celebrated |
| Ambo | The special sacred box where Jesus is present through the consecrated hosts |
| Altar | The light that indicates that Jesus is present in the Tabernacle |
| Tabernacle | The special cup that contains the wine that is changed into Jesus’ blood |
| Genuflect | The clothes that the priest wears to celebrate the Mass |
| Vestments | Sign of respect to Jesus who is present in the Tabernacle |
| Sanctuary Light | The place from where the Word of God is read
|
First Holy Communion Masses will be held over the following
weekends…
2nd September: 4pm Mass and 5.30pm Mass
3rd September: 9.30am Mass
9th September: 4pm Mass and 5.30pm Mass
10th September: 9.30am Mass
Please keep these candidates in your prayers as they begin their preparation
for this Sacrament.
Father’s Day celebration
A reminder that our Fathers’ Day Liturgy will take place on the top playground next Friday- 1st September. This will follow the Fathers’ Day breakfast that begins at 7.45am. Hoping to see lots of dads/ father figures at the celebration!
Answers to the above questions… How did you go ???
| Mixed up | Match the word with the correct definition |
|---|---|
Chalice | The special cup that contains the wine that is changed into Jesus’ blood |
| Ambo | The place from where the Word of God is read |
| Altar | The table where the Eucharist is celebrated |
| Tabernacle | The special sacred box where Jesus is present through the consecrated hosts |
| Genuflect | Sign of respect to Jesus who is present in the Tabernacle |
| Vestments | The clothes that the priest wears to celebrate the Mass |
| Sanctuary Light | The light that indicates that Jesus is present in the Tabernacle |
Have a fabulous fortnight everyone!
Mrs Cheryl Ross | Religious Education Coordinator
