Religious Education and Social Justice
Season of Advent
The season of Advent begins this coming Sunday, 30th November.
The word "Advent" comes from the Latin "adventus," meaning "coming," "approach," or "arrival." In the Church, it refers to the period encompassing the four Sundays prior to Christmas. It is a time of penance, of turning away from sin and hopeful, joyous preparation for the coming of the Savior.
The first Sunday of Advent gives us the opportunity to center our thoughts on hope.
It's a beautiful chance to remember the hope God offers to our lost and dying world, and that He's given us through Jesus.
During Advent, please join us in the community hall on Monday mornings at 9:00 am when our Prep and Year 1/2 children will lead us in prayer to help us all prepare for the birth of Jesus at Christmas.
Week 1 Hope
Week 1 Hope
Almighty God,
we begin this Advent Season
as an ‘Advent People’ –
people of hope, ready to do your will.
Let your blessing come upon us
as we light this wreath.
May it turn our hearts to you
in the days ahead.
Grant us the peace and joy we long for,
as we await the coming of your Son
with patient hearts.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
St Vinnies Christmas Appeal
As the seasons of Advent and Christmas are fast approaching, we invite our school community to support our Social Justice initiative by donating to the St Vincent de Paul Society’s Christmas Hamper Appeal.
From next Monday, 24th November, until Friday 5th December, donation baskets will be available in each Learning Community. To be able to provide a variety of appropriate items for the Christmas Hampers, please see below the lists that each year level is invited to contribute:
Prep Community:
Christmas puddings
Long life custard
Shortbread biscuits
Lollies
Soft drinks
Year 1/2 Community:
Christmas cakes
Shortbread biscuits
Lollies or chips
Year 3/4 Community
Mince tarts
Cracker biscuits
Chips
Soft drinks
Year 5/6 Community
Christmas puddings
Long life custard
Cracker biscuits
Chocolates
Soft drinks
Thank you in advance for supporting this appeal and showing compassion to those in need in the local community over Christmas.
Jane Wilkinson
Religious Education Leader