What we are learning about

I have noticed a lot of teachers choosing materials to purchase for Christmas craft. It does take a while to order it online. So, it was timely to remind everyone too about Advent. We always plan a few weeks ahead, so we need to be ready. Last year I met with each year level to decide what the advent focus would be. This year I am going to met with them again to see how we can continue to develop our students' understanding. Advent, Christmas and Easter are really our core business. We need to ensure each year we add a layer of understanding to deepen the faith of our students and our staff.  What are you doing at home to deepen your family’s understanding of Advent this coming Christmas season?

Catholic Life and Reflection

I received this lovely email from Tegan Campbell about how her son Ethan is being “on earth the heart of God”.

“Over the weekend, Ethan noticed the Kmart wishing tree. It sparked a conversation around how there are people doing it tough and Christmas is a time when it can become even harder for them. I explained what the tree was for and how if everyone who could, all contributed in someway, it would help many families have a joyful Christmas. 

Ethan turned to me and asked if this is something he could use his give jar for. Each week when our boys get their pocket money, they have to divide it over thee jars. One is for spending, one for saving and one to give back to the community. The only rule is they have to put something in each. Over the past 3 months, Ethan had saved $18 in his jar. I followed him around Kmart as he looked at items, checked prices, he wanted to make sure he found toys that children would like but weren’t too expensive so he could help as many people as he could. In the end he spent all $18 and purchased 7 items. I was one proud mum.”

Well done Ethan for being on earth the heart of God in our community.  We are proud too.

If your family has any stories where ‘being on earth the heart of God” is demonstrated please email me stephanie.stewart@cg.catholic.edu.au I would love to share with our community.

What I am learning about

On Tuesday I had the pleasure of joining the Youth Ministry lunch time group fondly called “Prayer with Clare.” They meet each week to pray and talk about their faith. I haven’t been able to be a part of it until now. I was so thrilled to see how many students, not the ones you might expect, turned up. How prayerfully they prayed the rosary, diligently sliding their fingers along the beads, joining in the prayers. They were able to name a Joyful Mystery to focus on and spent a great deal of their time in silence.

Watching children take their own faith journey is quite inspiring. What a blessing Clare is to our community.