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.
Gospel Reflection - Sunday 31st April
Gospel ReadingJohn 10:11-18Jesus says that he is the good shepherd who knows his sheep.
Family Connection
The Good Shepherd makes sacrifices for the sheep not because it is required, but because it is a choice. That sounds a lot like parenting and the dynamics of a healthy family life. Parents choose to make sacrifices for their children out of love, not obligation. Christian parents model and invite their children to choose to make sacrifices for other family members and for other people, acting out of love rather than obligation.
When you gather as a family, invite each family member to consider the attitude that permeates their participation in family life. Read a common examen, such as any of the following: Do we do family chores cheerfully and without having to be asked multiple times? Do we gladly share with others? Do we willingly contribute to the family good when asked? Read aloud today’s Gospel, John 10:11-18. Discuss together how the example of the Good Shepherd might inspire your family life. Invite each family member to make a renewed commitment to one action/attitude to focus on in the upcoming week that show that we will choose to follow the example of the Good Shepherd. Pray together that we will be able to honor our commitment. Pray together Saint Ignatius of Loyola’s Prayer for Generosity.
Steele Anderson
Deputy Principal / RE Leader