WHOLE SCHOOL FOCUS

The Whole school focus theme for this year is: Be Just Like Jesus This term we will be focusing on: Think Like Jesus: Jesus’ character and the way he lived offers excellent examples of ways we can copy him. We can do this by doing our best to live peacefully with others, study the scriptures, be gentle and humble, trust God, help others, make good choices, and always obey God.

SEASONS FOR GROWTH

Dear Parents and Carers,

Loss and grief are issues which affect all of us at some stage in our lives. Learning to deal effectively with these issues is central to personal wellbeing and happiness.  Unresolved grief can also affect a student’s learning.  ‘Seasons for Growth’ is an Australian education program, which supports participants who have experienced change in their family because of a death, separation or divorce.  This program explores issues such as change, loss, managing feelings, coping strategies and support networks.  ‘Seasons’ is an eight session program which concludes with an additional celebration session.   Later in the year, each group will have the opportunity to meet on two further occasions to discuss issues arising from the program.  We are now seeking expressions of interest.  The program is available to students in years 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6.  Please contact anne.leet@cg.catholic.edu.au or your classroom teacher if you wish your child/ren to participate in the program. ‘Seasons’ will commence in Term Three.

Confirmation

Please keep our Year 6 students at Mother Teresa School and the Parish, as well as their teachers in your prayers. The Confirmation Candidates have been preparing for this important event, Sacrament of Confirmation over the past 2 terms.

Please save the date: Week 10 Term 2

Tuesday 30 June 6:30pm via zoom

Attention all parents who have a child in Year 3 who will be making the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist! Please be aware and ensure you do not book a parent teacher interview during this time, as we really would like you all to be available for this important zoom meeting.

Sunday Mass:

Fr Mark and Fr Jiss invite you to please sign in to the Mass at 9.15am using Meeting ID 824-036-573 or click here to join.

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
 (Corpus Christi)
Year A
​14 June 2020
“I am the bread from heaven!
​Everyone who eats it will live forever.”
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Something to Think About

This special day in the Church year is a time to remember the great gift of Eucharist in our lives. The bread which is broken and shared for us at Mass is a sign of our unity.

The word Eucharist means ‘thanksgiving’. Let us give thanks today for Jesus who remains with us always. What would you like to thank Jesus for today?

The Story

In this story from John’s gospel, Jesus says that whoever eats this 'bread from heaven' will last forever.
​This is a way of saying that people need God to live, not just physical food and material goods, though they are very important.
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​The Scriptures
​A reading from the holy gospel according to John     6:51-58 

Jesus said to the crowd:
"I am the bread from heaven!
Everyone who eats it will live forever.
The bread that comes down from heaven
is not like what your ancestors ate.
They died,
but whoever eats this bread will live forever."
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Video
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​THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK
​Mealtime Prayer

Family Discussion

In the gospel story, Jesus refers to himself as 'bread from heaven'. Bread is a symbol of nourishment. Talk about the image of nourishing and 'feeding'. Many people 'feed' us in different ways. Some people provide for our physical needs. Others teach us important things. Some people help us grow through friendship.
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Chat about the ways in which we are 'fed' and the people who 'feed' us. 

​Family Activity

This week be a family that nourishes and ‘feeds’ each other and the people you meet during the week through prayer, words and actions.
Try praying together at bedtime; trying to always use words that are loving and kind; giving to and helping others; caring for our environment.

Peace and best wishes

Anne Leet REC