RE News with Laura Matchett
RE News with Laura Matchett
Gospel Reflection Matthew 5:13-16
‘You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill-top cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp to put it under a tub; they put it on the lamp-stand where it shines for everyone in the house.
During our professional learning week last week, the staff participated in a retreat day which, in part, focused on the life and work of St John Vianney. As a school this year, we will be exploring some of the qualities and virtues St John Vianney displayed during his ministry in the hope that we can all learn to be more like him. One such virtue that St John Vianney possessed was the gift of piety or reverence. His deep love for God was shown through his passion and joy for prayer, his simplistic lifestyle and his dedication to the Sacrament for Reconciliation, hearing confessions sometimes for up to 18 hours a day. The phrase ‘doing ordinary things extraordinarily well’ is spoken of St John Vianney, or put another way, he let his light shine. The message of this week’s Gospel in many ways is exactly this. We too need to let our lights shine, no matter how small or insignificant we may think our light is, our small acts of kindness, charity and decency can make a world of difference, and is a small way in which we share our faith with others.
Sacraments 2023
The Parish is appreciative of the feedback received from parents during last year’s pilot program. Some positive changes to the structure have been made and dates for each Sacrament have been finalised. If you would like your child to receive any of the Sacraments this year, please register your child through the Parish QKR!
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Reconciliation |
First Eucharist |
Confirmation |
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Open to any child in Year 3 and above who has been baptised. Information Night 7 Feb 2023, 6pm @ SJV Church Commitment Mass Weekend of 4-5 March 2023 Reflection session 7 March 2023, 6pm @ SJV Church Sacrament of Reconciliation (choice of) 8 March 2023, 6pm @ SJH 9 March 2023, 6pm @ SJV 11 March 2023, 9am @ SJH |
Open to any child in Year 4 and above who has made their first Reconciliation. Information Night 2 May 2023, 6pm @ SJV Church Commitment Mass Weekend of 10-11 June 2023 Reflection session 13 June 2023, 6pm @ SJV Church Sacrament of First Eucharist (choice of) 17 June 2023, 5pm @ SJH 18 June 2023, 9am @ SJV |
Open to any child in Year 6 and above who has received their first Eucharist. Information Night 25 July 2023, 6pm @ SJV Church Commitment Mass Weekend of 19-20 August 2023 Reflection session 22 August 2023, 6pm @ SJV Church Sacrament of Confirmation (TBA) |
Reconciliation 2023
The information night for parents who would like their child to make their first Reconciliation this year, is on next Tuesday, 7th February at St John Vianney’s Church at 6pm. Please be in touch with the Parish via email: westoncreek@cg.org.au or by phone: 6288 1979 with any questions about the Information Night or the Sacraments. A reminder that Reconciliation is open to any child in Year 3 or above who has been baptised.