Catholic Life & Reflection
Catholic Life and Reflection
Oh, how I really needed a break. I just loved the slow time that comes with a few days off. I slept in and had a few kips in the afternoon too. I read a whole book! I missed being able to go to the ocean, it has been a while, but know that the time will come when I can.
I took time to be creative, which helps me relax and I spent time with my kids. I guess the key word is time. I took time to recharge and rest.
Jesus rested, he went away to pray, he sat and ate with friends (and drank a few glasses of wine) and he spent time alone. All very human things to do, for all of us.
What we are learning about
This week the URFAB team ran our staff meeting on Dealing with Vicarious Trauma and Self Care. They talked a lot about self care and how to identify if you are not doing enough of it. There were some practical suggestions, which I am happy to share if you are interested. The big lesson for me was, it doesn’t really matter what it is, just do it. Know what makes you feel better, what restores you and what saps your strength and energy.
It was timely for all teachers. It is timely for all parents too.
What the Students are learning about
Year 6 are really excited about their Confirmation. For their assessment they had to pretend to be me (Religious Education Coordinator) and create a liturgy based on their Saint. Part of this was an opportunity to produce a prayer focus. They were allowed to use anything in my RE resource room. They loved that! Here are a few examples. Please pray for those students who are preparing for the Sacrament.
God bless,
Stephanie Stewart
Religious Education Coordinator
Notices from the Parish
Due to COVID restrictions, the 2020 Marian Procession will take place online. Led by our ethnic communities, the event is an opportunity to pray the Rosary together as a community.
We encourage participants to gather online in hubs with members of their families, local parishes, friends, or just individually to pray the Rosary during the week leading up to the celebration of the live-streamed Multicultural Mass Sunday 25 October.
Find out more information and register for notifications at https://hozana.org/en/community/9352-marian-procession