What students are learning about

Prayer and Liturgy

1. Zara: Candles; The Candle means the Light of God.
2. Vuyo: Lent Poster; The Lent Poster means Pray and Give. 
3. Nelson: Sand Bottle; The Sand Bottle means how Jesus spent 40 days in the desert for us.
4. Emily: Ashes; The Ashes mean the land that Jesus has walked on, Palm leaves. 
5. A Purple Cloth; The Cloth means Crucifixion. 
6. Emilio: Cross; The Cross means He forgave us, because He died for us on the Cross.
7. Adelaide: Cornerstone; The Cornerstones mean Jesus is the foundation and we build on it.
8. Bhoomika: Bishop; The Bishop means the Bishop in the Church, and Their significance to Lent. 

Catholic Life and Reflection

Then it occurred to me that not that long ago, not years or decades, but days, there were people in Lismore, South East Queensland and the Ukraine thinking the same thing. I would suspect that if we were to ask them if they were happy to vacuum their homes today in safety with their families it would be a resounding ‘Yes!”.

Watching the news this week I have been reminded that a house is so much more than bricks and mortar.  Home is where our family is, our memories and where we feel the most ourselves.  For my parents, Australian to the core, home was always their country of birth. They maintained a deep connection with the land they were not able to return to.

So, this week let’s continue to pray for all those who are displaced around the world from war or natural disaster. Pray for those families who have left loved ones behind, lost their livelihoods and at the moment, have very little hope for the future.  For me I will observe the small things and be grateful for each of them in my life… even a sink full of dirty dishes.

Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

God bless you all.

Stephanie Stewart
Religious Education Coordinator