Religious Education

Our Faith in Term 2

Term 2 is set to be an exciting time for our school community with several faith based events scheduled. Our term will begin with a Start of Term Mass on Friday 28th April, which provides an opportunity for us to come together as a community and give thanks for the blessings of the previous term.

The Year 4 students will complete the Sacrament of First Eucharist, which is a significant milestone in their faith journey. Information about this Sacrament was emailed to all Year 4 families today, can you please read it carefully.

Our younger students will also have opportunities to deepen their faith with the Prep and Year 1 classes participating in Prayer in Pyjamas Evenings. The Year 1 students will also have a chance to celebrate their faith with their families during the Year 1 Family Mass.

We encourage all our students and families to participate in these faith-based events and continue nurturing and growing in their spiritual journey throughout Term 2.

ANZAC Day Appeal

Thank you to all the members of the community who supported the ANZAC Appeal on Monday. All funds raised have been donated to the Bentleigh RSL.

Thanks to Kip, Aarit and Annie (Year 6 Social Justice Leaders) for organising this appeal

Gospel Reflection - Sunday 30th April

Gospel Reading

John 10:1-10

Jesus is the gate for his sheep.

Family Connection

Even though we have less experience with sheep and shepherds today in our society, we can still identify strongly with the image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd and as the gate for the sheep. Psalm 23 remains a popular and favourite psalm for prayer. In the image of the Good Shepherd, we know ourselves to be protected and cared for by a loving God.

As your family gathers, ask what each person knows about sheep and shepherds. Recall that shepherds and sheep have a close relationship. Sheep will only follow their own shepherd; they recognize his voice and will not follow a stranger. The shepherd’s job is to protect his sheep. In some ways, the relationship between the shepherd and his sheep is like that of a parent and child. 

Read together this Sunday’s Gospel, John 10:1-10. Talk about how Jesus tells us that he is the gate for the sheep. The sheep enter the protection of the sheepfold through the gate. In Jesus we find protection and abundant life. Conclude by thanking Jesus for being our Good Shepherd and by praying today’s psalm, Psalm 23.

Thanks

Steele Anderson

Deputy Principal / RE Leader