Education in Faith
Turn Around
A major theme of the Scripture readings is 'Turn to the Lord to be healed'.
The first reading relates an old Jewish practice of branding as unclean those who have leprosy and setting them apart from the community. It may also symbolise current practices of labelling persons and groups and excluding them from the community. The psalmist then tells us that we can attain acceptance and healing if we turn to the Lord.
In the reading from the First Letter to the Corinthians, Paul calls upon the people to build up the community by imitating him, who imitates Christ.
The leper in the Gospel reading did not wait for Jesus to come to him; he recognised his affliction and turned to Jesus for healing. Jesus healed him and sent him back to the community.
Discussion Starters
- In this week’s gospel who came to Jesus?
- The man had a sickness which made him an outcast. What does it mean to be an outcast?
- What did Jesus do when he met him?
- Jesus showed compassion and kindness when others would have sent the man away.
- What did the man do when he was cured?
- What would it be like to be an outcast or an outsider?
- Jesus asks us to be kind to outsiders. How can we show kindness to people who do not feel included?
- We pray that this week we will look out for ways we can show kindness to people in need.
Sacramental News
Dear Parents/Guardians/Caregivers,
As we embark on a new academic year, we would like to share with you important dates for our Sacramental celebrations that will take place throughout the school year. Sacraments play a significant role in the spiritual journey of our students and we need to ensure that you are well-informed and can actively participate in these meaningful events.
Please be advised that attendance is compulsory for the commitment masses and formation nights that take place before the celebration of each Sacrament.
Kindly mark the following dates on your calendar:
Event | Date/Time/Venue | Participant Group | |
Term 1 | |||
| Sacrament Commitment Mass and Registration | Tuesday 6th February 6.30pm - Registration 7.00pm - Mass St. Kevin’s Church | St. Kevin’s and St. Francis de Sales Year 3/ Year 4/ Year 6 Candidates for Sacrament of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation
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Enrolment & Formation Night for Eucharist | Tuesday 20th February 7pm St. Kevin’s School Hall
| St. Kevin’s and St. Francis de Sales Year 3, Year 4 and Catechist | |
Enrolment & Formation Night for Confirmation | Tuesday 27th February 7pm St. Kevin’s School Hall
| St. Kevin’s and St. Francis de Sales Year 6 and Catechist | |
| Sacrament of Reconciliation | Tuesday 12th March 7pm St. Kevin’s Church
| St. Kevin’s and St. Francis de Sales Year 3 | |
Term 2 | |||
Sacrament of Eucharist Retreat Day | Thursday 30th May St. Francis de Sales | St. Kevin’s and St. Francis de Sales Year 3 and 4 | |
| Sacrament of Eucharist | Saturday 1st June St. Kevin’s Church | St. Kevin’s - Year 4 - 11am St. Kevin’s - Year 3 - 1pm
| St. Francis de Sales - 3pm-Year 3&4 |
Term 3 | |||
| Sacrament of Confirmation Retreat Day | Tuesday 3rd September St. Francis de Sales (9 am- 3pm)
| St. Kevin’s and St. Francis de Sales Year 6 | |
| Sacrament of Confirmation | Saturday 7th September St. Kevin’s Church
| St. Kevin’s - 12pm Year 6 | St. Francis de Sales - 2pm-Year 6 |
Term 4 | |||
| Reconciliation Commitment and Enrolment Mass | Tuesday 8th October 6.30pm - Registration 7.00pm - Mass St. Kevin’s Church
| St. Kevin’s and St. Francis de Sales Year 2 | |
| Reconciliation Information Night | Tuesday 15th October 7 pm - 8 pm St. Kevin’s School Hall
| St. Kevin’s and St. Francis de Sales Year 2 | |
| Sacrament of Reconciliation | Tuesday 19th November 7pm St. Kevin’s Church
| St. Kevin’s and St. Francis de Sales Year 2 | |
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Sacramental Program, celebrations or preparation process, please feel free to contact the School's Religious Education leader.
Thank you for your continued partnership in the spiritual formation of our students. We look forward to celebrating these sacred moments with you and your families as a parish community.
May God's blessings be with you and your loved ones.
Sacrament Levy
There is a $25 Sacrament Levy to cover the cost of stoles.
- This levy needs to be paid in full to the school in an envelope clearly indicating your child’s name, Home Group and name of Sacrament being received.
God Bless
Rozeta Ambrose
Religious Education Leader
rambrose@sfslynbrook.catholic.edu.au
GRADE 5/6 SOCIAL JUSTICE TEAM – MINI VINNIES
MINI VINNIES PLEDGE
Today we looked at our Mini Vinnies pledge that students will be making later this term when they make a commitment to be part of Mini Vinnies for the year and receive their badges. We deconstructed the pledge and discussed what it means in each students everyday life.
Mini Vinnies Pledge:
As a member of Mini Vinnies, I promise to make a difference in my world by:
• Caring for, respecting and loving myself;
• Strengthening my friendship with Jesus by praying each day and talking to others about him;
• Caring for others in my school and community by being a friend to those who are alone, in need or in trouble;
• Contributing to the happiness of my family through my help, respect, consideration, joy and kindness;
• Caring for, appreciating and enjoying God’s creation: the environment;
• Treating others the way I would like them to treat me
VINNIES YOUTH ENGAGEMENT TEAM NEWSLETTER ARTICLE
Last year myself, Peacelyne and 8 Mini Vinnies attended the St Vincent de Paul School Conference Network event. There were 3 schools represented there: Nazareth College (our host school), St Elizabeth’s Primary School and ourselves. In this term’s Youth Engagement Newsletter that was sent out, St Francis de Sales featured:
We also started looking at Project Compassion for this year and the theme: For all future generations. We decorated the Project Compassion boxes in House colours and they are ready to be delivered next week as Lent begins.
Giuliana