Religious Education

Year 4 Sacrament of First Eucharist

Thank you to all our Year 4 families for their attendance at the Family Faith Night on Tuesday. It was a great night where the families completed 3 activities together to reflect on and build knowledge around this important Sacrament.

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 dates for each ceremony. All are welcome to attend

• Tuesday, May 21st @ 5:30 pm -  Eucharist Ceremony #1 @ Church
• Wednesday, May 22nd @ 5:30 pm -  Eucharist Ceremony #2 @ Church

Gospel Reflection - Sunday 19th May (Pentecost)

Gospel Reading

John 20:19-23

Jesus appears to his disciples and gives them the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Family Connection

Pentecost is sometimes called the birthday of the Church. The Gospel for Pentecost reminds us that the Church begins with the command to forgive. Within the family, the domestic church, we learn how to forgive and how to accept forgiveness. The gift of the Holy Spirit enables us to do both. Today is a fitting time to share a family celebration of reconciliation. As you gather together as a family, sit quietly for a few minutes, inviting everyone to reflect upon their need to forgive and to receive forgiveness. If there is a situation or issue within the family that needs attention, spend some time reflecting on how your family might address it. 

Read together today’s Gospel, John 20:19-23. Talk together about how Jesus gave us the gift of the Holy Spirit to help us in the work of forgiveness and to bring us peace. 

Pray together today’s psalm or the Prayer to the Holy Spirit, asking that the Holy Spirit help your family. Share with one another the Sign of Peace.

Steele Anderson

Deputy Principal / RE Leader