Religious Education

Parish Bulletin

An Invitation from Jesus

Last weekend, the Gospel presented an invitation from Jesus asking us to seek refuge in Him and His Word, especially if we feel laboured and burdened and He would provide us with rest and strength.

Jesus comes to give us rest from our burdens. However, we must yoke ourselves to him and learn from him. He is humble and gentle. He wants us to find rest for our souls. His yoke fits perfectly and it is intended to be a light burden not a heavy one. If we are overly stressed then maybe we are taking on other people’s yokes or burdens and not the Master’s one, which is uniquely designed for us. How’s the weight today? 

Did you know what the term 'yoke' means and its intended purpose in the Biblical narrative? A yoke is: a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the plough or cart that they are to pull. 

When we understand the meaning of this particular term, we can place it into the context of how our burdens can sometimes feel like a yoke, pulling us down. Nevertheless, we are encouraged to lean on Jesus as it is His yoke that is easy and burden light. We can move forward on our journey, lightening our load and that of others by the way we think, speak and act.

Sacrament of First Eucharist

This term, some of our Year 4 and older students will be receiving the Sacrament of First Eucharist. 

There are First Eucharist Parent Information Workshops scheduled for:

Wednesday 19th July at 7p.m and Wednesday 26th July at 7p.m at the St Agatha's Church. Parents and carers only need to attend ONE of these workshops. Students do not need to attend these workshops.

Sacramental Timetable 2023

Please find attached, the Sacramental Timetable for 2023. Please check this to forward plan for the Sacraments of First Eucharist & Confirmation your child/ren may be receiving in 2023.

Remain prayerful and courageous.

Michelle Hinds