Education in Faith

 Feast of the Holy Trinity

Gospel: John 16:12–15

Jesus said to his disciples: "I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now. But when the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. 

He will not speak on his own, but will speak what he hears, and he will tell you what is to come. 

He will glorify me because he will take from what is mine and declare it to you. 

Everything that the Father has is mine; for this reason I told you that he will take from what is mine and declare it to you."

In this week’s Gospel, Jesus is talking to his disciples about the Holy Spirit – the Spirit of Truth – who will come after Jesus leaves to help them understand everything he has taught.

Jesus speaks about God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit – three persons who are all God. This is what we celebrate on the Feast of the Holy Trinity: one God in three persons. It’s a mystery that’s hard to fully understand, but we believe that God is a loving relationship – always connected, always working together.

Just like the Trinity, we are made to be in loving relationships – to help each other, listen to each other, and grow in truth and kindness. When we live in love and unity, we reflect the Trinity.

Discussion Starters:

• What do you think Jesus meant by saying, “The Spirit will guide you into all truth”?
• What is one way you can be like the Holy Spirit this week – helping someone understand or learn something?
• Why do you think we call the Trinity a ‘mystery’? Can you think of a symbol that helps you understand it (e.g., shamrock, triangle, water/ice/steam)?
• How can we live like the Trinity – in unity and love – in our classroom, homes, and friendships?

Prayer: 

Dear God,

Thank you for being our Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 

Help us to live in love and truth, to listen like the Spirit,

to care like Jesus,and to trust in You, our Father.

Amen.

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 ASAP in an envelope with your child’s name and Home group.

Thank you for your support and cooperation.

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 which includes points for the Winter Appeal donations:

Bosco has taken the lead again!! Well done Bosco!! Will they still be winning next week?? Don’t forget next week, points will also be given for the Winter Appeal Donations students have brought in.

MINI VINNIES WINTER APPEAL

Winter Appeal donations for each House so far:

A reminder that food items must be non-perishable and before the best before or used by date. Toiletries are also welcome. All items will be due by Thursday June 26th.

Giuliana

Mini Vinnies Facilitator

gfaiola@sfslynbrook.catholic.edu.au