Education in Faith

This passage sits in the middle of a group of three stories that make up Chapter 15 of Matthew’s Gospel. The first story deals with Jesus challenging traditional views of cleanliness and uncleanliness – one of the great separators between Jews and Gentiles. The story of this week’s gospel follows with its account of the Canaanite woman’s great faith being recognised. Finally, Matthew’s gospel relates the story of the feeding of the four thousand – a dramatic sign by Jesus of the open invitation to receive his message and ministry. The three stories, taken together, form a powerful chapter that makes clear that the message of Jesus is not exclusively for the Jews.

Discussion Starters

• Why do you think Jesus first responded to the woman in the way he did?
• What turned Jesus’ attitude around?
• What do you think the woman was thinking/feeling as she approached Jesus?
• What message would the followers of Jesus have taken from this event?
• What is the message of this Gospel passage for us today?
• By inference, Jesus describes the Canaanites as ‘dogs’. Who are the ‘dogs’ (the unworthy) in today’s society?
• What motivated this Canaanite woman to approach Jesus, a Jew?
• In what ways have you ever turned to an unlikely source for help?
• The woman risked herself on her daughter’s behalf. Who would you risk your reputation for?
• In what way/s does this story challenge you?

Sacramental News and Dates

Sacrament Levy

There is a $25 Sacrament Levy to cover the cost for:

•  a guest speaker to conduct a Parent and Child Workshop for the Sacrament.
• children receiving Confirmation to travel to St. Kevin’s Church for Reconciliation and practice by bus.

This levy needs to be paid in full to the school in an envelope clearly indicating your child’s name, Home Group and name of Sacrament being received at the start of the year, before or on the day of your Family Workshop Session.

God Bless

Rozeta Ambrose

rambrose@sfslynbrook.catholic.edu.au

GRADE 5/6 SOCIAL JUSTICE TEAM – 

MINI VINNIES

COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD POINTS

A reminder to students that they can earn house points by demonstrating community spirit which includes our PBL values, especially the PBL focus for this week which is KINDNESS in outdoor spaces.  

The results so far are:

Well done Patrick but the other Houses are catching up! Remember we have all of this term and next so one of the other houses may take the lead.

VINNIES SOUP AND CHAT EVENING

A reminder to Mini Vinnies that their donations for the Soup and Chat Evening are due on Wednesday August 30th. The donation form and money must be placed in an envelope clearly marked with their name and Mini Vinnies. Students can hand these to the office or to Giuliana on a Wednesday during our meeting times. Donations will then be presented to a Vinnies Soupvan representative at an assembly either later this term or early next term. Our total donations so far is $315 thanks to Thalia’s efforts.

Giuliana & SFS Mini Vinnies

PRAYER & PYJAMA NIGHT - JUNIORS

Don’t forget about our Prayer and Pyjama night next Tuesday the 22nd of August from 6:30pm - 8:00pm! 

It will be  wonderful opportunity for us to come together as a school community and strengthen our faith through family activities and prayer. 

We can’t wait to see you, 

Junior Teachers