The Whole school focus theme for this JUBILEE 2025 year is ‘PILGRIMS OF HOPE’

This term at Mother Teresa School we will use the theme that:  

The Journey of Faith: Dream, Slow Down, and Reflect

 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” — Jeremiah 29:11

We will show the value of Unity towards those we meet in our class and on the playground by following ‘The Mother Teresa School Way’:

• Including others
• Listening attentively
• Showing good sportsmanship
• Treating others equitably.

PRAYER FOCUS

Thank you to Ms Beak & Mrs Cooper along with the students in 2 Emerald and 2 Mint who presented a fabulous Prayer Focus on Consideration and Harmony. The message of Harmony week is that everyone belongs. It is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, no matter their cultural background. At MTS we are going to live our motto ‘Do Small things With Great Love’ by being considerate and live in Harmony. Everyone did and amazing job at singing and signing ‘We Are One’ This was truly a wonderful way to explain consideration and harmony to all students.

LENT & PROJECT COMPASSION

A heartfelt thank you to everyone for your generous donations to Project Compassion this year. Once again, the families of Mother Teresa School have truly shown their support for those in need. Thanks to the incredible generosity of both the children and their families, well done everyone! Please continue to encourage your child(ren) to bring in their donations to add to the class Project Compassion Box.

RECONCILIATION 2025 

A heartfelt thank you to all the families who participated in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It was truly wonderful to see such a strong presence at the various liturgies. Congratulations to the children, and a sincere thanks to the parents, teachers, and students for the time and effort spent preparing for this significant Sacrament.

The students approached the experience with great reverence, fully understanding its importance. The Gospel reading of the ‘Good Shepherd’ beautifully illustrates God’s love and His unwavering desire to welcome back those who have strayed. In recent weeks, the students have been reflecting with their parents and teachers on the impact of their choices, both good and bad, and how these decisions can affect others.

Your parents love you and want the best for you, and we can achieve that by opening our hearts to Jesus.

Many thanks to all who made this occasion so special:

• Father Troy who was so welcoming of the children and their families and whose homily so aptly captured the significance of Reconciliation in our lives today.
• Fr Eden who has played a big role in helping prepare the students for Reconciliation at Mother Teresa School.
• The teachers, Kim Harris, Sophia Caputo, Mickaela Kelly & Paris Morris who prepared the students so well for this sacrament.
• Mel Unwin our Sacramental Preparation Officer who ensured all aspects of the registration was completed.
• The parents who have supported their child in this important step in their faith journey.

CONFIRMATION INFORMATION 2025

ENROLMENT & COMMISSIONING MASS

Parent & child Information Session - Tuesday 25 March – 1pm or 6pm

Fr Troy & Fr Eden are Looking forward to meeting you all at one of these important meetings.

• Saturday 29 March @ 5pm Mass & Sunday 30 March @ 8am, 9:30am or 5pm. Enrolment and commissioning for students preparing to make Confirmation.

Something to Think About

Have you ever seen a fruit tree? What is your favourite kind of fruit to eat?

The Story

In this week’s gospel, Jesus tells the people a story. He describes a man who had a fruit tree that wasn’t growing any fruit. The man waits for three years and still it grows no fruit. He wants to chop the tree down, but the gardener tells him to wait one more year, and give it some fertiliser to help it grow.

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zfpxajngtI

Anne Leet REC