Religious Education in the School

Thank you to all those parents and carers who could attend the Eucharist Parent Information Night last Thursday at St Michael’s Church. It was lovely to come together face to face as a parish and share what the students had learnt on their retreat day. We hope the bread was delicious!

This Tuesday, all Eucharist candidates attended Reconciliation in preparation for their sacrament.

Religious Life of the School

Sunday’s Gospel - Pentecost Sunday

Pentecost is sometimes called the birthday of the Church. The Gospel for Pentecost reminds us that the Church begins with the command to forgive. Within the family, the domestic Church, we learn how to forgive and we learn to accept forgiveness. It is the gift of the Holy Spirit that enables us to do both. This week is a fitting time to share a family celebration of reconciliation.

As you gather together as a family, sit quietly for a few minutes, inviting all to reflect upon their need to forgive and to receive forgiveness. If there is a situation or issue within the family that needs attention, spend some time reflecting upon the concern and how your family might address it. Read together today's Gospel, John 20:19-23. Talk together about how Jesus gave us the gift of the Holy Spirit to help us in the work of forgiveness and to bring us peace. Pray together Sunday’s psalm (Psalm 104:1,24,29-31,34), or pray to the Holy Spirit, asking that the Holy Spirit help your family. Share with one another the sign of peace.

First Eucharist

• Eucharist booklets (with the last page, the ‘Parents’ Discernment of Readiness’ completed) are due back to school by Friday 10th June for Fr Loi to sign. These will be returned to candidates at the celebration of the sacrament.

Jessica Lewis and Laura Frogley