Religious Education

Year 4 Sacrament of First Eucharist

We look forward to the upcoming Sacrament of First Eucharist for our St. Finbar's candidates. It is an important milestone in their faith journey, and we are excited to celebrate this occasion with them. Please find below the key dates for the Sacrament of First Eucharist:

• Tuesday, May 14th @ 5:30 pm - Eucharist Family Faith Night @ School
• Tuesday, May 21st @ 5:30 pm -  Eucharist Ceremony #1 @ Church
• Wednesday, May 22nd @ 5:30 pm -  Eucharist Ceremony #2 @ Church

Bookings for the ceremonies are now open. Bookings can be made via the link HERE.

End of Term & Easter Mass

It was a lovely celebration on Wednesday celebrating the End of Term & Easter with a special Mass. The Mass focussed on Holy Thursday and the importance of this day. Thank you to Father Ian for hosting the Mass and to all the students who had special roles and readings.

Following Mass, there were many positive comments about the students of St Finbar's from Parishioners. They spoke about the student's impeccable behaviour and reverence.

Gospel Reflection - Sunday 31st March

Gospel Reading

John 20:1-9

Mary of Magdala finds that the stone has been removed from Jesus' tomb.

Family Connection

In the Easter Gospel we hear about how the disciples found the tomb empty three days after Jesus' death. We are also told that they do not yet understand the Scriptures or that Jesus had been raised from the dead. That understanding gradually unfolded for the disciples as they began to experience the risen Lord. Similarly, our understanding of Jesus' Resurrection unfolds for us throughout our lives. In the weeks ahead, we will hear how the first disciples moved from confusion, doubt, and skepticism to faith. Their experience can teach us how we too might receive this gift of faith from God.

Gather your family members and ask them to share what they know about the events that happened in the days after Jesus' crucifixion. Invite your family to imagine that they are among Jesus' first disciples. Read together today's Gospel, John 20:1-9. Reflect together on the Gospel with questions such as these: If you had been among the first disciples who heard that the stone had been removed from Jesus' tomb and that Jesus' body was no longer there, what would you think? What did Mary of Magdala, Simon Peter, and the disciple whom Jesus loved think had happened? Recall that this experience is the first indication Jesus' disciples have that he is risen. Throughout the Easter season, we will learn more about how the disciples came to believe that Jesus had been raised from the dead.

Pray together using today's psalm, Psalm 118: “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.”

Steele Anderson

Deputy Principal / RE Leader