Catholic Identity

Creator God, we follow in the footsteps of Jesus, as we walk together on your path of love, hope and faith.

Thank you for the gifts of our school, 

our environment, our families and friends.

May our school be a place of learning, care, welcome and celebration.

Mary our Mother, pray for us.

St Mary of the Cross, pray for us. 

Amen

This year’s theme for C.E.Sandhurst schools is

“Let the words you speak always be full of grace.”

As we continue to spread the Good News, we are called to be people of dialogue, 

using our words as instruments of love.

We will encourage those in our care to speak kindly to one another in the classroom, the playground, on the bus, in the car and at home.

The Parable of the Two Sons

The Gospel reading on Sunday was from Matthew 21:28-32. It focuses on the theme of people’s actions matching their words.

 Jesus told a story to illustrate a point. He said, "Imagine a father with two sons. He asked the first son to go and work in the vineyard. The son initially refused, saying he wouldn't go. But later, he felt sorry and went to work as his father had asked."

"Then, the father asked the same of the second son. This son immediately said, 'Yes, I will go and work,' but he never actually went to the vineyard."

Jesus asked, "Which of these two sons did what their father wanted?" People answered, "The first son, who eventually went to work."

Jesus explained, "You see, it's not just about what you say but also about what you do that matters. Many times, people may promise to do good things but fail to follow through. In the end, it's our actions that truly show our commitment."

In this way, Jesus teaches us that our actions should align with our words, for that is what truly reflects our intentions and character and shows us to be true followers to God.