Religious Education
Holy Week
During Holy Week at St. Finbars, several events took place to commemorate this important time on the Church calendar.
The week began with a Prep Holy Week performance, in which the youngest students of the school presented a reenactment of the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus. This performance allowed the students to learn about the story of Holy Week in a fun and engaging way. Thank you to Mrs Byrne, Miss Ferrari, Sonia and Sally and the many others who assisted. A special thank you to the parents for preparing the costumes.
On Tuesday, Year 5 students participated in the Stations of the Cross. The students led the rest of the school through the fourteen stations, each one depicting a different moment in the journey of Jesus to his crucifixion. This event provided an opportunity for reflection and contemplation for all who participated.
Finally, Holy Thursday Mass (held Wednesday) was held to mark the Last Supper and the washing of the disciples' feet by Jesus. The school community came together to celebrate this important moment in the Christian faith. This Mass doubled as an end of term celebration. Thanks to Father Clem for leading Mass
St. Finbars would like to thank everyone who was involved in making these events a success, including the teachers, students, and parents who helped organise and participate in each event. The community spirit and dedication of everyone involved made for a memorable and meaningful Holy Week celebration.
Social Justice Leaders Banking Trip
The Social Justice leaders recently traveled to Southland to bank the fundraising money collected for the Project Compassion campaign. It was a great trip that doubled as a learning experience for the students.
ANZAC Day Appeal
The Social Justice Leaders will be selling poppy's and other ANZAC Day goods on the first day of Term 2, Monday April 24.
Please bring along some money to support this cause, with all proceeds going to the Bentleigh RSL. Items range from $1 - $5
Gospel Reflection - Sunday 9th April
Gospel Reading
John 20:1-9
Mary of Magdala finds that the stone has been removed from Jesus' tomb.
Family Connection
In the Easter Gospel we hear about how the disciples found the tomb empty three days after Jesus' death. We are also told that they do not yet understand the Scriptures or that Jesus had been raised from the dead. That understanding gradually unfolded for the disciples as they began to experience the risen Lord. Similarly, our understanding of Jesus' Resurrection unfolds for us throughout our lives. In the weeks ahead, we will hear how the first disciples moved from confusion, doubt, and skepticism to faith. Their experience can teach us how we too might receive this gift of faith from God.
Gather your family members and ask them to share what they know about the events that happened in the days after Jesus' crucifixion. Invite your family to imagine that they are among Jesus' first disciples. Read together today's Gospel, John 20:1-9. Reflect together on the Gospel with questions such as these: If you had been among the first disciples who heard that the stone had been removed from Jesus' tomb and that Jesus' body was no longer there, what would you think? What did Mary of Magdala, Simon Peter, and the disciple whom Jesus loved think had happened? Recall that this experience is the first indication Jesus' disciples have that he is risen. Throughout the Easter season, we will learn more about how the disciples came to believe that Jesus had been raised from the dead.
Pray together using today's psalm, Psalm 118: “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.”
Thanks
Steele Anderson
Deputy Principal / RE Leader