Religious Education

Gospel Reading

John 14:1–12

Jesus tells his disciples, “I am the way and the truth and the life.”

Family Connection

Members of the same family often bear close resemblances to one another. Sometimes physical resemblances are shared within a family, but often the similarities are behavioural characteristics and mannerisms. We hear this observation affirmed through a number of common phrases: “He’s a chip off the old block” or “She’s her mother’s daughter.” Today’s Gospel points to a mystery of faith that might be examined in light of these familial relationships. In Jesus we see and know the Father. Likewise, the Father is known through the life and work of the Son, Jesus.

Talk together as a family about whether people outside of your family recognise common traits of your family. Are there physical resemblances that people recognise and so know each individual as a member of your family? Are there mannerisms that are shared by members of your family? What are some common interests and work that people might associate with your family? As you read today’s Gospel, John 14:1-12, keep in mind that members of the same family share many characteristics, even though each person in the family is an individual. What does Jesus tell his disciples about his relationship with the Father? The relationship between the Father and Jesus is so close that Jesus says that those who have seen and known Jesus have also seen and known the Father. Jesus promises his disciples that because of their faith in him and in the Father, they too will be able to do the work of the Father as Jesus did. End your discussion by praying together that others will recognise in your family the work of the Father. Pray together the Lord’s Prayer.

                   Happy Mother's Day

We pray for all our mothers and for those who perform a motherly role in our lives. May your energy of gentleness, love and compassion guide us in our roles to be all that we can be as mothers and mother figures. May we all show our mothers the honour and respect that they deserve. Bless them all this Mother’s Day, and always.

Prayer written by Stefan Gunasekara (3 / 4 N)

Dear God,

Thank you for the day you have given to us. Help us to do our school work. Thank you for our wonderful teachers. Thank You for our loving parents who have been protecting us during the Corona Virus. We are all very worried, help everyone do the right thing to stop the spread.

AMEN

Blessings

Iris DeVisser

Religious Education Leader/ Literacy Leader