Teaching remotely provides us with opportunities to explore topics in Religious Education in a different way.

The Catholic Education Office provided us with some very interesting learning grids based on the Brisbane Curriculum to help engage students.  For this week I have asked staff to choose one of the grids for their class. They follow a simple process of Reflect, Act and Create. I will seek feedback from staff and students to share with you next week.

Year 3 were asked to create a collage of things they were grateful for. They must have read my mind! Look at this beautiful collage by Leo in 3B. Thank you Leo.

Things I am grateful for....

The weather whether it’s rainy or sunny. A reminder that the world is still turning and spring is on its way.

The people in our community who continue to support those most vulnerable like my brother and sister.

Technology, without it where would we be?

My 18 year old son who supports my 11 year old son with remote learning with grace and patience.

My sister and brother in law for zoom games night (even though they won Trivial Pursuit!) 

My husband who brings me a cup of tea each morning to start my day.

Scrapbooking that keeps my creativity flowing and reduces my worries.

The list could be much longer. Once you start focussing on gratitude, you find it everywhere. To me it is a form of prayer. By acknowledging the gifts we have in our lives we are also identifying where God is present. God in all things.

If you haven’t read The Resilience Project by Hugh van Cuylenburg it is a wonderful read. An Australian, who found himself faced with a challenging time and how he got out of it. Funny and heartful. It contains some very practical ways to use gratitude to find happiness. 

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

Go gently, stay safe and well. God bless,