Classroom Learning in Religious Education

Students in Year 1 have been learning about the Sacrament of Baptism. Last Friday Year 1 went over to the church to hear Father Paul explain what happens during this special initiation into the Catholic Church. The children also had the opportunity to ask Father Paul some questions they were wondering about.

Social Action and Justice

Well done St Joseph’s, our Move-for Mission disco raised $331.80 for Catholic Mission. This money will go to local communities in Ethiopia and provide life-changing opportunities to those most in need.

Prayer and Worship

Pope Francis entrusts his Worldwide Prayer Network each month with prayer intentions that express his great concern for humanity and for the mission of the Church. His monthly prayer intention is a worldwide call to transform our prayer into specific actions; it is a compass for a mission of compassion for the world.

November Prayer Intention- For children who suffer

We pray for children who are suffering, especially those who are homeless, orphans, and victims of war; may they be guaranteed access to education and the opportunity to experience family affection.

Lord Jesus Christ, you asked

that we let the children come to you.

Send your Spirit, O Lord, of comfort and relief

for the many children who are victims

of marginalisation, abandonment, and violence in the world.

Give us a generous heart to offer to them

concrete paths of hope

through education that opens

possibilities of freedom and decision.

Inspire in us a desire to welcome them

into the restorative love of a family

with a warm embrace and caring love which

gives them back their dignity

of being children of the one Loving Father.

Amen.

Celebrating Liturgy and Sacraments

Melanie Stratford

Religious Education Coordinator

melanie.stratford@cg.catholic.edu.au