Education in Faith
RECONCILATION
REFLECTION DAY
On Monday the Year 3 students participated in a Reconciliation Reflection Day at Galilee. Students from other schools who are also preparing to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation were invited to join the Year 3 students for the day. Students participated in a range of activities preparing them to receive the Sacrament. I would like to thank Brittany Ford for organising such a wonderful day for our students. I would also like to thank Fr. Dean, Helen Rochecouste and Carmen Carnovale for facilitating the day.
Amy Burns
Religious Education Leader
Deputy Principal
STUDENT REFLECTIONS FROM RECONCILIATION REFLECTION DAY
On Monday it was Reconciliation Reflection Day. I learnt that no matter what sin you do, God will always forgive you. I really liked the folder with the activities in it and the mass was good too. We were excellent in church.
I felt happy learning about Jesus, God and forgiveness. At the end we watched a movie about ‘The Lost Sheep.’ I was really happy and I don’t feel scared.
By John-Paul (3R)
We learnt about God and if we get lost God will always find us. We also went to the mass at St. Peter and Paul’s. Father Dean spoke to us about Lent and how God runs to us. We also got 30 minutes extra play.
After lunch we read a poem called ‘Forgiven.’ It was about a boy who found a beetle and put it in a matchbox. His nana was looking for a match and let it go. He had to try to forgive his nana. We also learnt that no matter what we do, God will always forgive us because He loves us.
By Amity (3R)
On the 6th of March 3C and 3R had a Reconciliation Reflection Day. Firstly we had a peaceful meditation which lasted about 5 minutes. Mrs. Ford read us ‘The Prodigal Son’ whilst we were meditating.
Next we did some fun activities and got to know each other. Then we had Mass and they told us we were probably the best class to participate in church. Then we had and got extended play. Then Father Dean came in to answer some of our questions and told us about when he was little.
After that, well finally, we watched a quick movie about ‘The Lost Sheep.’ We had chuppa chups and received bookmarks. I learnt that absolutely whatever you do, God always loves you! It was AMAZING!!
By Daniel (3R)
SACRAMENT OF FIRST EUCHARIST
Many of our Year Four students are preparing to receive the Sacrament of Eucharist for the first time this year. Formal preparation will begin next term.
If you are wanting to your child to participate in the Sacramental Program at Ss. Peter and Paul Parish, South Melbourne or the Parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Middle Park and St. Joseph's, Port Melbourne this year, please complete an enrolment form and hand it into the Parish Office at your earliest convenience.
Ss. Peter and Paul, South Melbourne
Sacrament of First Eucharist 2017 Dates
- Eucharist Faith Night - Wednesday 26th April - 6:30pm in the Galilee Hall.
- Preparation Class 1 - Saturday 6th May
- Preparation Class 2 - Saturday 13th May
- Preparation Class 3 - Saturday 20th May
- Preparation Class 4 - Saturday 27th May
- Reflection Day – Monday 29th May at Galilee - 8:50am - 3:25pm
- Sacrament of First Eucharist – Sunday 4th June at 10.00am - at Ss. Peter and Paul
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Middle Park and St. Joseph's, Port Melbourne
Sacrament of First Eucharist 2017 Dates
- Eucharist Faith Night - Wednesday 26th April - 6:30pm in the Galilee Hall.
- Parent Information Evening - Thursday 11th May – 7.30pm in O’Connor-Pilkington Room, Richardson St. Middle Park.
- Preperation Class 1 - Saturday 13th May
- Preperation Class 2 - Saturday 20th May
- Preperation Class 3 - Saturday 27th May
- Preperation Class 4 - Saturday 3rd June
- Reflection Day – Wednesday 29th May at Galilee - 8:50am - 3:25pm
- Sacrament of First Eucharist - Saturday 17th June -time to be confirmed.