Religious Education
What Students are Learning About
This week all students received the Ashes to commemorate the beginning of Lent. Of course, there was also lots of celebrations as they had special treats on Shrove Tuesday too!
Here are some samples of work students have completed and also displays.
Year 6 students helped Kinder recieve the Ashes.
Catholic Life and Reflection
During our Ash Wednesday liturgy we used this video as a way of explaining the gospel.
The length of time that Jesus spent in the desert is always of great discussion regardless of grade level. 40 in the bible is used to represent a long time. You may recall that it rained for 40 days and 40 days during the story of Noah’s Ark and that the Jewish people wandered in the desert for 40 years.
The season of Lent is a section of the liturgical year that reminds of time passing. Yes, we need to be aware of future events, the crucifixion and resurrection but also to be present with God right now. To pray, give alms and fast. It is time to open ourselves up to God.
When distributing the ashes on Wednesday to staff there was a moment when I became quite teary as the significance of what I was doing broke through. It was reminder to not be afraid of when we encounter God. On this occasion it was during a liturgy but God is always with us and sometimes we have to open ourselves up to the power of His love. Like Jesus in the desert, we took need to be aware of God presence.
I hope you get to experience an encounter during Lent that touches your heart, if you do, wallow in it, feel the presence of God. Pause and pray.
God bless,
Stephanie Stewart
Religious Education Coordinator