Religious Dimension
Sacrament of Reconciliation
On Thursday 2nd May at 5pm many of our Year 3 students will be receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The Sacrament of Reconciliation (previously referred to as Confession or Penance) has undergone some changes since the Second Vatican Council. The major renewal in thinking revolves around reaffirming the truth that God loves us without fail and forgives us before we even recognise our need to be forgiven. Therefore when we make poor choices we are also damaging our relationship with God, with others and ourselves. Reconciliation is about building bridges and making an attempt to make things right. No matter our age, we make mistakes and the Sacrament of Reconciliation reminds us to focus on the social aspect of our wrong-doing in the hope of making better decisions in the future.
Throughout all year levels, students have been discussing the Sacrament of Reconciliation which brings about a change of heart through God's mercy and forgiveness.
Dates to remember:
Thursday 2nd May at 5pm- we welcome all our school community to come and support our Year 3 students
Tuesday 23rd April- Year 3 Reconciliation Family Evening
ANZAC Day
A prayer of remembrance
Lord God,
Help us this day to remember the sacrifice of the first ANZACs, Australian and New Zealander, and the generations of men, women and children who have died in the cause of liberty and peace.
Help us to remember those who still bear the physical and mental scars and disabilities of their service.
Help us to remember the widows, girlfriends, parents and orphans and all those who waited in vain for the return of a loved one.
Help us to remember the mate ship, agony, courage and compassion of war service, but save us from ever glorifying the horror and tragedy of war.
Lord God, help us to remember.
Amen
Jacqui Hayes