Education in Faith
October is the month of The Rosary
Our Lady of The Rosary – Feast Day is 7th October and the month of October is dedicated to Our Lady.
The Rosary’s origins are attributed to St. Dominic, who received the prayer in a vision of Our Lady in 1214. The word Rosary means "Crown of Roses" and was given as a title for Our Lady because she is a Queen and the rose is the queen of flowers. Therefore the Rosary is the rose of all prayers and of all devotions and is of greatest importance. The Rosary remembers the Birth, Life, Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, special events and Mary His mother.
The Joyful Mysteries
- The Annunciation
- Mary learns that she has been chosen to be the mother of Jesus.
- The Visitation
- Mary visits Elizabeth, who tells her that she will always be remembered.
- The Nativity
- Jesus is born in a stable in Bethlehem.
- The Presentation
- Mary and Joseph take the infant Jesus to the Temple to present him to God.
- The Finding of Jesus in the Temple
- Jesus is found in the Temple discussing his faith with the teachers.
The Mysteries of Light
- The Baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan
- God proclaims that Jesus is his beloved Son.
- The Wedding Feast at Cana
- At Mary’s request, Jesus performs his first miracle.
- The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God
- Jesus calls all to conversion and service to the Kingdom.
- The Transfiguration of Jesus
- Jesus is revealed in glory to Peter, James, and John.
- The Institution of the Eucharist
- Jesus offers his Body and Blood at the Last Supper.
The Sorrowful Mysteries
- The Agony in the Garden
- Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemane on the night before he dies.
- The Scourging at the Pillar
- Jesus is lashed with whips.
- The Crowning With Thorns
- Jesus is mocked and crowned with thorns.
- The Carrying of the Cross
- Jesus carries the cross that will be used to crucify him.
- The Crucifixion
- Jesus is nailed to the cross and dies.
The Glorious Mysteries
- The Resurrection
- God the Father raises Jesus from the dead.
- The Ascension
- Jesus returns to his Father in heaven.
- The Coming of the Holy Spirit
- The Holy Spirit comes to bring new life to the disciples.
- The Assumption of Mary
- At the end of her life on earth, Mary is taken body and soul into heaven.
- The Coronation of Mary
- Mary is crowned as Queen of Heaven and Earth.
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Prayer cards - Rosary Prayer Cards
Save the Date:
Annual Children's MIssion Mass for all Year 5/6 students at St Patrick's Cathedral on Wednesday 23rd October with Archbishop Comensoli.
What is happening:
+ Prayers in PJs Family Nights for Foundaton and Year 1/2 students and their families in November.
+ Christmas Carols in December
+ End of Year Mass and Lantern Liturgy
More information to come, watch this space.