WHOLE SCHOOL FOCUS The Whole school focus theme for this year is:

‘We Are Bee-Attitude Keepers”

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

12 September 2021 - Year B

“You must take up your cross and follow me.”

Something to Think About

How do people show that they believe in God? What sorts of things do they do? How do they act towards others? How do they speak to others?

The Story

In today’s story, Jesus tells us that we must take up our cross and follow him. In Jesus’ time, a criminal would carry a large wooden cross that was bigger than an adult person. The wooden crosses were heavy and difficult to carry. Jesus didn’t mean we should carry a real cross. He meant that following Jesus would not be easy. He meant that we should obey Jesus even when we don’t feel like it and even when it is really hard.

TAKE UP YOUR CROSS AND FOLLOW ME

You will need: a template for each child printed on A4 or A3 paper, paper in different colours torn into small pieces (you may like to use tissue paper), a bowl for each paper colour, paper plates, craft glue, brushes or sponges to apply the glue.

1. Suggest that children select one or two colours for the cross, and one or two colours for the surrounding area.

2. Squirt some craft glue onto each paper plate and give each child a paintbrush or sponge brush.

3. Invite children to apply glue to a small area at a time, and then press in the small pieces of paper.

4. Then repeat Step Three until the mosaic is complete.

RECONCILIATION & FIRST EUCHARIST

Please pray for our Year 3 teachers and students who are currently preparing for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. It would be a lovely opportunity for families to attend Mass on Sunday. Click here to access the parish newsletter or you can view it on the Parish App. Join us for Mass on Sunday 12 September 2021 at 9:30am via Zoom. Click on this link   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/824036573 or use meeting number 824 036 573 to join our Mass.

There has been some fabulous work happening in R.E. during remote learning. Year 4 have been reflecting on the Story of the Sower. These paintings by Kennie Han in 4 Magenta and Ethan Reid created the painting of his reflections of the cross.

Peace and best wishes

Anne Leet

Religious Education Co-Ordinator