Fruits of the Holy Spirit - Faithfulness

Students will continue exploring the fruits of the Holy Spirit and how they can help and guide us to be more like Jesus. In weeks 5 and 6 we will be focusing on the fruit of faithfulness. Faithfulness is being loyal to God and his teachings. We can show faithfulness to others by being truthful and loyal like Jesus.  Our Harmony Awards will celebrate students who display faithfulness.  We pray that our students grow in their faith and confidence in God’s promises.

Thank You

This week I am grateful to have returned safely to St Michael’s after Long Service Leave. My leave was spent travelling through Europe with extended family. The time was truly a blessing and many special memories were made. I’d like to extend my thanks to those who continued working in my absence including Judy Egan, Bridgette McCann, the Year One/Two Team and Emily O’Rourke who did an amazing job acting in the REC role. Thank you also to everyone who has given me such a warm welcome back and have made me feel valued and appreciated. St Michael’s is such a wonderful community.

The Assumption of Mary

The Feast of the Assumption is a Holy Day of obligation celebrated on the 15th of August every year.  The Assumption of Mary is a teaching of the Catholic Church, which states that after the Holy Mother of Jesus died, she was resurrected, glorified, and her soul was taken to heaven. The Assumption signals the end of Mary's life on Earth and her return to heaven to be reunited with Jesus. Tomorrow at 9:30am students in years 3-6 will celebrate mass at St Michael’s Church in honour of Mary.  All families are most welcome to join us.

Prayer for the Assumption of Mary

Father in heaven,

all creation rightly gives you praise,

for all life and all holiness come from you.

In the plan of your wisdom

she who bore the Christ in her womb

was raised body and soul in glory to be with him in heaven.

May we follow her example in reflecting your holiness

and join in her hymn of endless love and praise.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

Key Dates RE for Term 3

Please feel free to contact me for all Religious Education enquiries via my email:

erika.tokich@cg.catholic.edu.au