Catholic Identity
Religious Education across the School
For the second half of Term Four, classes will be completing a unit of work on Advent and Christmas. The key focus of the units is to help students understand Advent as a time of waiting and preparation for the coming of Jesus, and to celebrate Christmas as the joyful recognition of God’s love made visible through the birth of Christ.
Foundation - We Celebrate Christmas
Grade One - Advent - Getting ready for Jesus
Grade Two - The First Christmas
Grade Three & Four - Christmas - The Jesse Tree
Grade Five & Six - The Birth of Jesus, the Messiah
Term 4 Masses
Friday 7th November - Combined Unit 3 - 6 Mass
Thursday 4th December - Grade 3-6 Advent Reconciliation
Monday 15th December - Grade 6 Graduation Mass
Tuesday 16th December - End of Year Mass of Thanksgiving
Sunday Gospel -Matthew 5:1-12
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew
Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.
Seeing the crowds, Jesus went up the hill. There he sat down and was joined by his disciples. Then he began to speak. This is what he taught them:
‘How happy are the poor in spirit: theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Happy the gentle: they shall have the earth for their heritage.
Happy those who mourn: they shall be comforted.
Happy those who hunger and thirst for what is right: they shall be satisfied.
Happy the merciful: they shall have mercy shown them.
Happy the pure in heart: they shall see God.
Happy the peacemakers: they shall be called sons of God.
Happy those who are persecuted in the cause of right: theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
‘Happy are you when people abuse you and persecute you and speak all kinds of calumny against you on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.’
Reflection
In this Gospel, Jesus shares the Beatitudes, a message about what it truly means to be blessed. He reminds us that happiness is not found in wealth or comfort, but in living with love, humility, mercy, and faith. Those who are gentle, kind, and seek what is right are close to God’s heart. Even in times of sadness or when we face challenges, Jesus tells us that God is with us and will bring comfort and peace.
The Beatitudes invite us to live each day with compassion, forgiveness, and a desire to bring peace to others. When we live this way, we help make God’s kingdom present in our world.
“Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.”
Sandpiper
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Combined Grade 3 - 6 Mass
