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Religious Education News - Anne Leet

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The Whole school focus theme for this JUBILEE 2025 year is ‘PILGRIMS OF HOPE’
This term ‘The Mother Teresa School Way’ is to be:
Companions on the Journey: Caring, Supporting, and Growing Together.
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Prayer Focus

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Thank you to our Year 1 students and teachers who shared a beautiful Prayer Focus on the theme “Love One Another,” reminding us of the Golden Rule: “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” Through the 5Cs—Courtesy, Courage, Compassion, Calm, and Considerate—they showed how we can live like Jesus each day. Their prayers were heartfelt and sincere, asking God to help us be kind, brave, thoughtful, and peaceful. The assembly ended with a joyful song, “God’s Love,” lifting everyone’s spirits. We thank Year 1 for inspiring us to treat others with love and care, just as Jesus taught us. A warm thank you to all the parents who came along to lend their support—it meant so much to the students and teachers.
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Something to Think

Peter failed often but he kept coming back to try again. It is easy to see ourselves in Peter - sometimes we have trouble following Jesus too, and we make mistakes along the way. Even though Peter was far from perfect, he was the one Jesus chose to lead his community. We do not have to be perfect to be a disciple or a leader! We just need to hang in there and stick with Jesus.

The Story

In this gospel story, Jesus is looking for information - what are people saying about him? Who do they think he is? The disciples all have a go at answering but it is Peter who comes up with the correct answer: 'You are the Messiah'. Peter was a fisherman. He had a wife and maybe a family. He was called by Jesus, along with other disciples, to be 'fishers of people'. Like the other disciples, Peter often found it hard to understand Jesus and his message. In this story, Jesus calls him 'the rock', suggesting that Peter's faith was strong and steady.

Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Iu8VOPU0k4

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The Sacrament of First Holy Communion
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Firstly, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended the First Holy Communion information sessions on Tuesday. Your presence and commitment—despite the chilly weather—were truly appreciated.

A reminder that this weekend marks a key moment in your child’s preparation: the Enrolment and Commitment Mass. Attendance at one of the Parish Masses this weekend or next is essential.

Please bring the following items with you to the Mass:

  • Completed enrolment form
  • Prayer card (which your child will present to a parishioner)
  • A copy of your child’s baptism certificate
  • Payment (due by 4 July)

Important: Enrolment forms cannot be submitted at school. They must be handed in at the Parish Masses only.

Thank you once again for your continued support as we guide our children through this sacred and significant step in their faith journey.

 

Peace and Best Wishes.

Anne Leet

Religious Education Co-Ordinator