Holy Spirit

As parents we try to figure out or remain focused on our children’s strengths and weaknesses. Often we refer to these as their talents or ‘gifts’. But, is this really the most important thing for us to be focused on. God; has gifted each of us with spiritual gifts that we as parents need nurture and develop in our children. The Holy Spirit gifts us with seven gifts. The Catechism of the Church explains, “The moral life of Christians is sustained by the gifts of the Holy Spirit.” (CCC1830)

Wisdom: Help us to look at all God does and to love one another as God loves us.

Knowledge: Helps us judge the correct thing to do and use resources to the fullness of live to be more fully alive like God.

Understanding: Helps us to see clearly and deeply about the good in God’s messages.

Fortitude: Helps us to do what is right and stand firm even in the face of opposition or suffering.

Piety: Helps us to show respect and reverence towards God, ourselves and others.

Counsel: Helps us to make a good choice at the right time by asking ourselves, “Will this help me to be more like Jesus?”

Fear of the Lord: Helps us to delight in God’s presence and not want to turn away from God who loves us.

These gifts are given to us in baptism, but sealed and strengthened through the Sacrament of Confirmation. We must distinguish between our strengths (talents) and God’s gifts from the Holy Spirit. God’s gifts are a blessing that can be used to inspire others and spread the love of Jesus to others. We are all encouraged to use these gifts and encourage our children to use these gifts in all areas of their lives, at school, out in public, at home and even with their brothers and sisters. Perhaps instead of focusing on our children’s strengths and weaknesses we should we be more attuned into how our children are developing their Spiritual gifts from God.

Confirmation Prayer for these students

As the Confirmation candidates prepare to Sacrament of Confirmation, please keep them in your prayers by praying the following prayer with your family.

Heavenly Father, God of power and of love.

We pray all the children who are preparing

for the Sacrament of Confirmation.

May your Holy Spirit help them to grow in faith, hope and love

and may they come to know you as the one true God

who loves them without limit.

May their hearts welcome you gladly;

May their ears hear your voice in the scriptures;

May their eyes see you in all things;

And may they proclaim your glory

as they walk in the ways of Jesus Christ,

our Lord and Saviour.

Amen.

Parish Masses – 9:15am

Each week classes are attending Parish Masses on Tuesday and Thursday at 9:15am. The students are now proclaiming the word (the readings), altar serving, reading the Prayers of the Faithful and singing a song. Parents are most welcome to attend. The following classes will be attending mass in the next few weeks.

Week 6

Thursday 29^th of August: 6 Lime and 2 Yellow

Week 7

Tuesday 3^rd of September: 3 Black and ELC

Thursday 5^th of September: Year 6

Week 8

Tuesday 10^rd of September: 3 Navy and ELC

Thursday 12^th of September: Year 6

Fathers’ Day

A Father's Day Prayer 

Dear God,

We thank you for the gift of Fathers. We thank you God for giving us St Joseph, Jesus’ father, as a role model.

We pray for Your blessing, love and strength to be poured out over all fathers in this world, and we ask for your courage, patience, from your Spirit to fill them. We ask that you always help them to stand strong, to be men of faith, and to continue to pass on their knowledge to their children. We ask that you fill their hearts with love, compassion, joy, faithfulness, and fill their lives with peace.

In Jesus’ Name,

Amen