Religious Education

Year 1 Prayer in PJs

Year 1 Families,

Thank you so much for joining us at the Prayer in PJs evening on Tuesday. It was wonderful to come together as a community and share this special time of prayer and reflection with the children. The evening focused on the scripture of The Lost Sheep, with four engaging activities that deepened the children's and parents understanding. 

A special thanks to Miss Cochrane and Miss Lennon for their thoughtful organisation and leadership in making the night so meaningful for our students and families.

We hope everyone enjoyed the evening, and we look forward to more opportunities to gather in faith throughout the term.

Gospel Reflection - Sunday, October 27th

Gospel Reading

Mark 10:46-52

Jesus restores sight to the blind man, Bartimaeus

Family Connection

Today’s Gospel offers us a powerful example of faith and persistence in prayer. Those around him rebuked Bartimaeus for his efforts to attract Jesus’ attention. When silenced by the crowd, however, Bartimaeus called out all the more. He is persistent and bold in his confidence that Jesus will show mercy on him and do what he asks. His persistence and great confidence that Jesus would help him reminds us of the confidence with which our children bring to us their needs. In their faith and trust we can find an example of the attitude with which we might approach God in prayer.

As a family, recall a request that has been made repeatedly by one family member to another. Talk about why the request continues to be made if the answer continues to be no. Then read together today’s Gospel, Mark 10:46-52. After reading the Gospel, pose questions such as these to your family: Why must Bartimaeus be persistent in calling out to Jesus? (Some people in the crowd are telling him to be quiet.) What does Bartimaeus do when some try to stop him? (He calls out to Jesus all the more.) When Jesus stops and calls for him, what does Jesus do and say? (He restores Bartimaeus’s sight; Jesus tells Bartimaeus his faith has saved him.) When we pray, God wants us to be so confident he will help us that we don’t permit anyone to keep us from bringing our needs to God in prayer. Invite family members to identify the things they need most from God. Pray these prayers of petition together as a family, confident that God will hear and answer your prayers. Respond to each petition, “Jesus, Son of David, have pity on us.” 

Conclude by praying the Glory Be to the Father.

Steele Anderson

Deputy Principal / RE Leader