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With Sharee Thomas
On the first of November every year, the Church recalls the example, witness, and prayer of the holy women and men who have been identified by the Church as Saints. These saints are more than just role models; they are family members with whom we continue to share relation, in a bond of prayer, called the Communion of Saints. Every year when celebrating All Saints Day, the Gospel we proclaim recalls for us Jesus' teaching about happiness, the Beatitudes.
On the first of November every year, the Church recalls the example, witness, and prayer of the holy women and men who have been identified by the Church as Saints. These saints are more than just role models; they are family members with whom we continue to share relation, in a bond of prayer, called the Communion of Saints. Every year when celebrating All Saints Day, the Gospel we proclaim recalls for us Jesus' teaching about happiness, the Beatitudes.
The Beatitudes can be understood as a framework for Christian living. Saints are people who lived the spirit of the Beatitudes as Jesus lived. On this day, we too are challenged to model our lives on the spirit and promises of the Beatitudes.
This week as a family, name and tell the story of your favourite saints. Together prepare a list of some of the traits these people have in common (generosity, courage, prayerfulness, and so on) After preparing this list, identify how the attitudes described in the Beatitudes are reflected in the lives of the saints and people you named.
MISSION MONTH
A HUGE congratulations to our school community, who, led by our Year 6 students, raised OVER $500 for Sister Stan and the Narazeth Home for Children in Ghana. This money will help to continue the education of children who have been abandoned due to their differing special needs.
A HUGE congratulations to our school community, who, led by our Year 6 students, raised OVER $500 for Sister Stan and the Narazeth Home for Children in Ghana. This money will help to continue the education of children who have been abandoned due to their differing special needs.
