Advent

This Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent. Advent is the four weeks leading up to Christmas in which we prepare for the birth of Jesus.

In the first week of Advent we light a purple candle and HOPE for the coming of Jesus this Christmas. 

For the second week of Advent we light the purple candle of PEACE and reflect on how being peaceful may prepare us for the coming of Jesus.

During the third week of Advent we light the pink candle, giving thanks for God’s gift of JOY. We reflect on the joy of Jesus’ birth and show gratitude for the many things we have in our life.

In the final week of Advent we light the purple candle of LOVE. Love is celebrating the gift of family and the presence of Jesus at Christmas.

Illuminate 2020

The 5/6 students share their reflections of the event:

“All the events of the day showed us the different ways to ‘illuminate’ our faith since we are different people, with different minds and hearts.” - Annabelle

“Placing the candles on the different coloure prayer cloths was a time when I could pray and reflect on myself and my wellbeing” - Elise

“The day was very prayerful and relaxing. I like the icebreaker activities - especially untying our shoelaces without using our hands.” - Rex

Mission Fair - Wednesday 2nd December

You should have received a note about Mission Fair next Wednesday, 2nd December. Please purchase tickets through the QKR app. $5.00 for one child, or a family contribution for multiple children. Each child will receive 10 tickets.

STM Parish - ‘A Little More’

Fr Emil and Rossen will be running a Youth Group after school for Years 4-6 this Friday 27th and next Friday 4th December at 3pm - 5pm. A flyer was given out last week.

Kristy Poole
Religious Education Coordinator