Education in Faith

A snapshot of RE Learning in Prep DE

The gospel value this term is JUSTICE. In PrepDE we have been looking at ways we can connect with our wonderful community. We worked with our 5/6 buddies to prepare Christmas Cards for Senior Citizens at Arcare Aged Care in Surrey Hills. We will be delivering them shortly. 

Genesis 1:3. “Then God said, 'Let there be light'; and there was light.” The Good News: Light is hope, wisdom and goodness — God brings us that and it'll never go away.

Sunday Gospel

The liturgy of the Catholic Church provides a framework for reflection which is used by Catholics throughout the world. Each week in the Newsletter, you will find the Sunday Gospel as well as some discussion questions to have with your child/ren.

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew

Jesus told this parable to his disciples: ‘The kingdom of heaven will be like this: Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five of them were sensible: the foolish ones did take their lamps, but they brought no oil, whereas the sensible ones took flasks of oil as well as their lamps. The bridegroom was late, and they all grew drowsy and fell asleep. But at midnight there was a cry, “The bridegroom is here! Go out and meet him.” At this, all those bridesmaids woke up and trimmed their lamps, and the foolish ones said to the sensible ones, “Give us some of your oil: our lamps are going out.” But they replied, “There may not be enough for us and for you; you had better go to those who sell it and buy some for yourselves.” They had gone off to buy it when the bridegroom arrived. Those who were ready went in with him to the wedding hall and the door was closed. The other bridesmaids arrived later. “Lord, Lord,” they said, “open the door for us.” But he replied, “I tell you solemnly, I do not know you.” So stay awake, because you do not know either the day or the hour.’

The Gospel of the Lord

Discussion Questions

1. Who has ever had to wait for someone in the dark?

2. What was it like?

3. How could you make waiting in the dark easier?

4. Jesus tells us that the kingdom of heaven is like what happened to ten girls with lamps waiting in the dark for the guest of honour. How were some foolish?

5. How were the others wise?

6. Jesus says that we are to be ready and alert and watch for him. How can we be alert and ready to meet Jesus among us?