What are students learning about?

Father Michael visits every Thursday and yesterday he went into Year 4M to talk about Mt Sinai. Mt Sinai, in Egypt, is an important place in bible history. It is where Moses received the 10 commandments.

Father Michael spoke to the students about the landscape and how hard it would have been to survive there. They also looked at some other images of Israel and its different environments.

Toby P was inspired! He went home and drew his impression of what Moses looked like. He also drew a wonderful representation of Moses on Mt Sinai.  He didn't quite know how to draw the camel. It’s a good point, what sound does a camel make?

You may like to watch this youtube clip that shows some pilgrims on their walk up Mt Sinai. The kids found it very interesting.

Catholic Life and Reflection

Each month I attend the Parish Pastoral Council meeting. We always begin with prayer, the time in silence and reflection is most welcome.

Last night the focus was “Living the fruit of the Spirit”.  The readings were very familiar Isaiah 11:1-2 - the Jesse tree and 1Cor. 12:1-11 - Spiritual Gifts. The reflection began with these words...'when the Spirit controls our life, she will produce this kind of fruit in us…'

And then there were several prompts. Here are just a few to help you reflect…if you would like a copy of the full set, please email me and I will send it to you. stephanie.stewart@cg.catholic.edu.au 

Trust

This week have you trusted in God’s love and providence - dependent on God or have you lived with doubt, resistant to God’s love and trusting solely in your own abilities. 

Forgiveness

This week have you been careful with your language when speaking of others, recognising that every person is unique, special and irreplaceable or have you been weakened by pride carrying hurts and talking negatively about others.

Joy

This week have you lived with an awareness of God’s constant and continual blessing in your life, right down to each breath you take being a gift from God, or have you lived with an over awareness of things you don’t possess or circumstances that would be better.

May God continue to bless all of our students and families.

Stephanie Stewart