Religious Education & Pastoral Care

Mrs Bearman
Assistant Principal & Religious Education Coordinator

Prayer

May our building be a home for those who seek to grow in faith,

knowledge, and service of others.

May our community always support one another and exhibit hospitality to newcomers.

Fill our minds with knowledge and wisdom.

May our understanding of the world help us to grow in appreciation for it.

Amen

Catholic Schools Week

Last week our Diocese celebrated Catholic Schools Week. Our schools share in the Diocesan mission to Proclaim, Witness and Serve so as to shape our students as well formed individuals who have a Catholic framework for living in the world of today.

This year the theme for Catholic Schools week is 'Renew with Hope'. At St Joseph's our staff and students participated in a range of events to celebrate this important week. On Thursday we had our Catholic Schools Week Liturgy followed by a picnic lunch with parents, grandparents and special friends. A warm thank you to all the people who came and shared this special event with us.

May is the Month of Mary

The month of May is the month that Catholics have dedicated to Our Blessed Lady, Jesus’ mother, Mary. During this month Christians pray to Mary asking for guidance, love and support. One prayer that is prayed during May is The Rosary.

The Rosary is based upon events that occurred in the lives of Jesus and Mary; both happy and sad. Prayers that are part of the Rosary include the Our Father, The Hail Mary, The Glory Be and The Apostles Creed.

Pentecost Sunday

Yesterday we celebrated Pentecost Sunday. This is the day that the Holy Spirit was sent to the disciples. The disciples felt the strong wind around them, had flames of fire dancing on their heads and were able to speak in many different languages. Pentecost is celebrated on the seventh Sunday after Easter.

YEAR 6 RE TEST

This term our Year 6 students will be participating in the annual Religion Education Test on Wednesday 14th June.

First Eucharist

This term children in Year 3 will be making their First Eucharist. The First Eucharist preparation and program will begin early in Term 2 for our students and parents in Year 3. Notes and a Compass push will be sent out in the next couple of weeks for eligible candidates.

There will be an information evening on the 14th June @ 5:30 pm in the school grounds for all parents of children making this Sacrament.