RE News: Bridgette McCann
Religious Education Curriculum
Religious Education Curriculum
In Religion, Kindergarten have been learning about the life of Jesus. We know that Jesus is the son of God and Mary and Joseph. Jesus grew up in a Jewish family. We have loved exploring and learning about how Jesus was presented to God in the temple as a baby, and how Christians are baptised at Church and enter God’s family.
The Rosary Beads and their meaning
This past week each class has visited the church to observe the Balloon Rosary Beads that have been a focus in the church. Classes have reflected on their meaning and said some prayers.
The modern day rosary owes its origins to the early days of Christianity. Whether we are talking about the rosary that were used by the early 3rd century eastern monks, or the 13th century St. Dominic rosary (The Psalter of Jesus and Mary), we use a rosary, modern or old, to help us quietly reflect on our faith. This allows us to enter a state of meditation where we can focus on the events in the life of Jesus and that of his mother Mary. Reciting prayers on each bead not only helps us to keep track of the number of times a prayer is said, it also honours the Virgin Mary.
The students in Kindergarten were asked what they thought the balloon Rosary was and these were their thoughts!
It’s a wine glass
It’s a triangle
It’s leading up to Jesus’ birth
It’s a kite
It’s for Jesus
It’s a pattern
It’s Jesus’ cross
It’s the world
Religious Life of St Michael’s School Community
Catholic Mission
This is our last week of October Mission Month in the Catholic Church. We have been looking at the missionary work being done here in Australia as well as overseas, helping those in poverty. Catholic Mission works in countries all around the world helping with food, education, health services and evangelisation. Learn more about their wonderful work here: https://www.catholicmission.org.au/
Confirmation
How are you going with working through the Confirmation preparation book? This is the final week of preparation using the resource, Our Family Prepares. Please be sure to have completed all elements of the book (especially the last page where you as parents pledge to have completed your family preparation for Confirmation) and send it back to school by Friday 30th October as Fr Loi will need to finalise certificates.
The Retreat day will be held tomorrow, Thursday 29th October from 9am – 2.55pm. Students are to wear casual clothing & recess and lunch will be provided.
All Confirmation candidates are to attend Reconciliation before they celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation. Fr Loi will be holding Reconciliation at St Monica’s on Saturday 31st October from 4.30-5.30 pm and at St Michael’s on Sunday 1st November from 4.30-5.15pm. No bookings are required. If your child cannot attend one of these sessions Reconciliation will be offered on Tuesday 27th at school.
Parent / Child Formation Evening
Our Parent/Child Formation Evening for Confirmation will be tomorrow, Thursday 29th October from 6:00pm. It will be held via Zoom. The link for this is: https://cgcatholic.zoom.us/j/94273514916
Please remember all candidates and a parent/sponsor must be present for this special part of the preparation for Confirmation. Your child’s artwork made during the Retreat day will be sent home on Thursday 29th October to support your discussion.
Bridgette McCann (Acting REC)