Education in Faith
5th Sunday of Easter - Year C
“I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.” (John 13:34)
In this brief yet profound Gospel passage this week, Jesus speaks to His disciples during the Last Supper. Knowing that His hour has come, He leaves them with what He calls a "new commandment" - to love one another as He has loved them. This command goes beyond a general sense of kindness or compassion. It is a call to sacrificial, unconditional love, mirroring the love Jesus showed by washing their feet and preparing to give His life.
The "newness" of this command lies in its measure: Jesus’ own love. It is love without limits, love that forgives, that serves, and that places others before self. It is a love that reflects God's own heart.
This Gospel invites each of us to reflect deeply on how we live out that love - in our families, workplaces, parishes, and communities. Are we loving as Jesus loves? Or just loving when it’s convenient, easy, or safe?
Jesus concludes by saying, “This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” This love is not just a private virtue but a public witness. The world will recognize Christians not by their knowledge, success, or moral correctness, but by the radical way they love.
💬 Discussion Starters
- What does it mean to you personally to "love as Jesus loved"?
- How is this different from the way the world often defines love?
- Can you recall a time when someone showed you Christ-like love?
- How did it affect you?
- Jesus gave this commandment during a time of betrayal and coming suffering.
- What does that teach us about loving others even when it's difficult?
- What are some concrete ways you can show this kind of love in your life this week?
- At home? In your parish? In your school or workplace?
- “By this all will know that you are my disciples...”
- What kind of witness does your life give to others about being a follower of Christ?
Sacramental Dates for 2025
Parents please check the following dates
- Grade 2 will receive First Reconciliation in Term 4 on Thursday, 20th November 2025.
- Grade 3 will receive First Eucharist in Term 2 on Saturday, 21st June 2025.
- Grade 6 will receive Confirmation – Term 3 on Saturday, 6th September 2025.
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.
Dear Parents,
As this is a Jubilee Year, our Confirmation will be held at the Cathedral, making the celebration even more special. To help cover the additional costs, we kindly ask for a $10 levy per student.
Please send the payment to the school office by Friday, 30th May in an envelope with your child’s name and Homegroup.
Thank you for your support and cooperation.
Event | Day / Date/Time
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TERM 2
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| Eucharist Retreat Day (Yr 3) | Tuesday, 17th June - at SFS - Regular school working day for children
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| Sacrament of Eucharist (Yr 3) | Saturday, 21st June 12:30 pm at St. Kevin’s Church
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TERM 3
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Confirmation Retreat & Reconciliation Day (Yr 6s) | Wednesday, 3rd September - at SFS - Regular school working day for children
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| Meeting with the Bishop (Yr 6s) | TBA (meeting with Bishop)
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| Sacrament of Confirmation (Yr 6s) | Saturday, 6th, September Mass at 11 am at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
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TERM 4
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Reconciliation Enrolment & Information Night for Parents ONLY (Yr 2s) | Tuesday, 7th October 6:30 pm Registration ($25 for Stole, candle and Certificates for ALL Sacraments) 7- 8 pm - Mass at St. Kevin’s Church
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| Reconciliation Commitment Mass (Yr 2s) | Friday, 17th October 6:30 pm Registration 7- 8pm - Mass at St. Kevin’s Church
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Reconciliation Student Information Sessions (Yr2s) | Fri 7th Nov 11:40 am Wed 12th November 11:40 am at SFS - Regular school working day for children
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| Sacrament of Reconciliation (Yr2s) | Thursday, 20th November 6:30 pm Registration 7- 8pm - Mass at St. Kevin’s Church |
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
COMMUNITY SPIRIT HOUSE POINTS
The total House points for each House in Week 3 of Term 2:
1st | Bosco | 1 479 |
2nd | Patrick | 1 459 |
3rd | Teresa | 1 227 |
4th | MacKillop | 999 |
Well done Bosco!! Will they still be winning next week??
MONDAY ACTION TEAMS
Monday the Mini Vinnies Action Team started to work on Morning Reminder slides, posters and newsletter items to advertise our Winter Appeal.
The Winter Appeal will also allow Houses another chance to earn House points. Students will be asked to put their donations into their House decorated hamper. Mini Vinnies will then count the donations for each House. These totals will then go towards House points.
DISCOVERING MORE ABOUT THE ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
The Mini Vinnies Action Team researched the important people in the history of the St Vincent de Paul Society. This is what they learnt during their research:
WINTER APPEAL – FEAST OF THE SACRED HEART
Later this term, on Friday June 27th we will be celebrating the Feast of the Sacred Heart. To follow in Jesus’ footsteps, we will be asking SFS families to donate to our Winter Appeal. Items such as non-perishable foods: canned goods, pasta, sugar, flour and toiletries. These items will then be collected by the Hampton Park St Vincent de Paul Conference and distributed to the people within our community experiencing challenges.
Giuliana
Mini Vinnies Facilitator