Religious Education

RE in 5/6

Students in 5/6 have been investigating the origins and practice of the most familiar prayer associated with Mary, the Hail Mary and praying the Rosary. The name Rosary comes from the Latin word rosarium which means a garland of roses or a crown of roses. Traditionally people place a crown of roses on statues of Mary as a symbol of her role as Queen of Heaven. Key to the Rosary is the prayer for Mary, the Hail Mary. It comes to us from Luke 1:28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.

Some of what they learned about is available here: https://padlet.com/lisa_mammoliti/CECG_RE_support_materials/wish/1711171432

If your family would like to make praying the Hail Mary a part of your family prayer life, this resource may help you to become familiar with how to pray the Hail Mary. https://www.howtofindpeace.org/how-to-pray-the-rosary-online.html

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.

Tomorrow Year 3 will have a special retreat session between morning tea and lunch time, reflecting on God’s loving forgiveness.

Parents and candidates for Reconciliation are reminded that we have a preparation session at 6:00pm in our St Michael’s Church. Looking forward to seeing you all there.

Catholic Mission WSPT

Thank you to 5/6 who led our whole school last Friday so thoughtfully in our Whole School Prayer Time reflecting on the work done by missionaries around the world.

Grandparents Day

We are very excited to be hosting grandparents and special older friends this Friday 4^th November. The celebrations will begin with a WSPT in the church at 12:00. Thank you to 3/4 staff and students who have been busy preparing this special liturgy. Following the WSPT grandparents are warmly invited to spend time in the school with their grandchildren discussing some differences in education from their time to ours. If grandparents would like to bring a shared lunch for themselves and their grandchildren they are most welcome to stay on for lunch as well. Hopefully it will be fine enough for us to have lunch outside.

Remembrance Day WSPT

Staff and students in 3/4 will once again lead us in prayer on Friday 11/11 for our Remembrance Day Liturgy. This WSPT will be in the St Michael’s Church at 10:30. We will pause during the WSPT for a minute’s silence to remember those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in war. All families are most welcome to join us for the WSPT. A special invitation is extended to all Defence personnel.