Religious Education News
Easter Alleluia Mass
Last Wednesday, the staff, students and parishioners celebrated an Easter Alleluia Mass. Thank you to Father John for saying mass and making the children feel special. He invited each class up to the altar during the sign of peace. The children all decorated an easter egg for the school Easter Tree which was on the altar during mass. The tree is displayed in the school foyer if you would like to have a look.
ANZAC Day
Last Wednesday, 26th April, the students and staff reflected and pray together. At Parish Mass. We acknowledged all the soldiers, doctors, nurses and support people that sacrificed so much so that we can enjoy peace. We also acknowledged and prayed for all the people in countries such as Ukraine that are currently living through and experiencing the atrocities of war.
They shall not grow old, as we that are left to grow old.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
TERM 2 Confirmation- 2023 Important Dates
Confirmation Presentation Mass- 30th April
The Confirmation candidates were presented to the Parish Community at the 10.30am Parish Mass.
The candidates, families and parishioners all promised to support the candidates as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on the 28th May. Please keep the children and their families in your prayers.
2023 Confirmation Candidates:
Ben, Paige, Sophie, Veronika, Rebecca, Cristina, Albie, Daania & Zachary
Confirmation Reflection Day- 1st May
Today all the Year students participated in a Confirmation Reflection Day in the Learning Hub.
The students participated in:
- Holy Spirit Guided Meditation
- Learnt about Saints and modern day heroes & heroines]
- Learnt about the signs & symbols of Confirmation (linked these to the rituals during the Confirmation ceremony)
- Learnt about the Gifts & Fruits of the Holy Spirit and how these relate to their lives
- Decorated a terracotta pot and planted a seedling to represent their growing faith
- Began working on the Confirmation Stole and Church Banner
Confirmation Family Workshop- 6pm Wednesday 3rd May
Candidates and at least one parent are required to attend the workshop.
Where: St Catherine’s Learning Hub
Bishop visit- Friday 26th May
Bishop Tony to visit Confirmation Candidates at St Peter’s.
Please drop students at St Peter’s office at 9.30am and pick them up and return to St Catherine’s at 11.00am.
Confirmation- 3pm Sunday 28th May
Sunday 28th May- 3pm Mass- - St Peter’s Church - Bishop Tony Ireland
CARITAS Fundraising: A record $602.00 was raised
Congratulations to Ben, Rebecca and Cristina (Year 6 Faith & Learning Leaders) for their work in organising and running the Caritas fundraiser in the last day of Term 1. The students and families raised a record $602.00 which was deposited into the Caritas bank account.
Congratulations to the following students who won a prize in the Caritas raffle draw.
Foundation: Paidi & Joanna
1/2TC: Jack & Georgia
1/2CG: Harvey & Mitchell
3/4MD: Vanessa & Seraphim
3/4JD: Eve & Alexis
5/6AT: Cameron & Xavier
Please contact me by phone or email if you have any questions or require clarification.
Carmel Donlon- Religious Education Leader
Email: carmel.donlon@scmoorabbin.catholic.edu.au
In 3/4MD we have been preparing for Easter and walking the path of Jesus. This journey has allowed us to reflect on the events of Holy Week in a way that we can understand as followers of Jesus.
The students used a range of materials to create scenes from Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday right through to the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus. They were able to identify key points, events, individuals and locations within the scriptures presented from various gospels and other resources.
The students were confident in sharing their scenes and retelling the stories to other members of the 3/4 level.
On the last day of term they were invited to sit at The Last Supper as a class and share in the experience as a disciple and follower of Jesus. They reflected in reverence through this event and were able to think about what the disciples and Jesus would have been thinking, feeling and saying to each other. We then discussed ways we can take on the responsibilities of followers of Jesus in our own lives and continue to move in our own journeys towards Jesus.
