Religious Education News - Meaghan Younger
Religious Education
RE in 1/2
Students in Years 1 & 2 will be learning about Jesus’ teachings and actions and making connections between them and the way members of the Church community live today. They will explore what life was like in Jesus’ time. Students will prepare for the Advent and Christmas seasons by investigating how John the Baptist and Mary prepared for the coming of Jesus and how we today prepare in Advent for Jesus to come again at Christmas.
Below are some of the wonderful retellings of the story of Martha and Mary:
Religious Life of St Michael’s
Parish Sacramental Program – First Reconciliation
We keep in our prayers our Year 3 students who are preparing to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time in November. Families are currently supporting their journey by working through workbooks and having family discussions about the importance of forgiveness and being reconciled.
Catholic Mission
October is the month of Catholic Mission. We take time to reflect on the wonderful work done by missionaries around the world. This Friday, 28/10 we will have Whole School Prayer Time in our church at 2.15pm. 5/6 will lead us in prayer focusing on Catholic Mission.
Some of the good work being done is outlined on the website for Catholic Mission. Some stories include Maria’s:
Thousands of women in Ethiopia are compelled by poverty to find domestic work abroad. With hopes of a better life, they make the move away from their homes and their families, only to find themselves caught in a cycle of abuse and exploitation.
After visiting families in the remote town of Meki, lay missionary, Maria Jose Morales, was exposed to this reality.
Inspired by their stories, Maria was called to give back and opened the Kidist Mariam Centre.
Established to provide a safe, supportive and educational environment, the Centre has seen nearly 3,000 women complete training courses and build brighter futures for themselves and their families.
Learn more about the missionary work of Maria and the experiences of women in Meki, Ethiopia in this video.
Grandparents Day
Save the Date! We will be holding our Grandparents’ Day Whole School Prayer Time and celebration on Friday 4th November. WSPT will be at 12:00 followed by classroom visits. Grandparents are invited to bring lunch to share with their grandchildren around the grounds.