RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
Gospel Reflection- The Ascension of the Lord
Mk 16:15-20
In this week’s Gospel, Jesus ascends into heaven. He also sends his followers out ‘to the whole world’ to continue his ministry. It is the ‘whole world’ to which they are sent; not just their cosy little corner of the world but the whole world. It’s what Christian people for the last 2,000 years have been called to do: continue Jesus’ ministry to the whole world. It’s what each and every one of us is called to do today: ‘proclaim the Good News to all creation’. That doesn’t mean standing on street corners with a Bible in our hands but it means proclaiming the Good News through our everyday actions and by being open and honest about our faith. It means treating all people as Jesus would. Francis of Assisi is credited with saying, ‘Preach the gospel at all times and when necessary, use words!’ In every interaction we have we say so much about who we are, what we think of the other person and what we believe – even without opening our mouth. Our actions and attitudes proclaim our beliefs more powerfully than our words ever do. If we claim to be concerned about justice and yet behave unjustly then it is our actions, not our words, that will be heard! When we are called to ‘proclaim the Good News’ we are called to do this first and foremost in action.
Adapted from Greg Sunter
Congratulations
Congratulations to Ariella, J, Gabriella S and Eli L, who made their First Reconciliation on Saturday. Please keep those students who are making their First Reconciliation in the coming weeks in your prayers, may they know God’s healing grace.
Confirmation
Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation is underway and our Year 6 students are very excited. Books have been distributed to group leaders for collection at home group sessions. Please email me (fran.garrett@cg.catholic.edu.au) if you need any help registering or joining a home group. Below is a list of the key dates relating to the Sacrament.
Friday 8th May 2021
Return of enrolment form, fees and host nominations.
Tuesday, 4th May, 2021
5.30pm: A Zoom Information Night for Family Group Hosts
6:00pm A Zoom Introductory Night for all Parents of students making their Confirmation
https://cgcatholic.zoom.us/j/93099164158?pwd=RFljZUdYM3g3ekt6OFV5WFVGNjZkUT09
Password: 534821
Thursday 27th May, at 5:00pm
Stole making night @ Holy Trinity May-June (various dates) Four family group meetings to be held before the children’s retreat
Saturday 5th 6:00pm
Sunday 6th June 9:30am
Candidate Presentation Mass at Holy Trinity
Thursday June 3rd
Children’s Retreat Day @ Holy Trinity 9:00 am -2:15pm
Tuesday 15th June
Wednesday 16th June
Sacrament of Confirmation at 6:00pm at Holy Trinity Church
16/05/2021 The Ascension of the Lord
https://www.prayingwithchildren.org/cl0f1ipl3.html
Praying with Children is an online resource that is designed for families with children to use at home. It includes an extract from the Sunday gospel, along with some reflection questions, family activities and a short video to watch.
Blessings,
Fron Garrett
Religious Education Coordinator (Acting)