St. Joseph's Newsletter

Catholic Identity

Living Our Faith

 Learning, Prayer, and Celebration in Term 3

 

Religious Education in Term 3:  Morality & Justice

 

This term, students across all year levels will be exploring the rich theme of Morality and Justice in Religious Education. Following our school’s yearly scope and sequence, this unit will support students to reflect on how we live our faith through the choices we make, how we treat others, and how we respond to issues in our community and world.

 

Throughout the term, students will engage with Scripture to:

  • Explore fairness, compassion, forgiveness, and community responsibility
  • Learn about Jesus’ commandment to love one another
  • Understand how Catholic Social Teaching guides our actions
  • Reflect on how we are called to be stewards of creation
  • Consider the meaning of justice and human dignity in their own lives

For our Year 6 students, this learning also supports their preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation, as they reflect more deeply on what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and to live out their faith with courage and commitment.

 

In line with our Prayer Scope and Sequence, the Lord’s Prayer will be introduced in the early years and revisited in the senior levels. This provides students with a deeper understanding of the prayer Jesus taught us and its connection to justice, forgiveness, and trust in God.

 

We look forward to a meaningful and engaging term where faith comes alive through learning, prayer, and action.

 

A Special First Eucharist Celebration

 

We send our warm congratulations to Evelyn, who celebrated her First Eucharist over the holidays. Her family shared that it was a beautiful and prayerful occasion, made even more special by the kindness of the Sunday morning parishioners, who were thrilled to be part of such an important milestone.

Adding to the joy of the day, Evelyn wore a cherished family dress made by her great-grandmother, the same one worn for her mum’s own First Communion. A lovely reminder of faith and tradition passed through generations.

 

 

Miss Donnella DeVisser

Religious Education Leader