Heroes of Faith
‘Love Tenderly’

Essential Question:

How can the story of Joseph encourage me to be strong and courageous?

Welcome to week 3.

I hope the term has started well for you and your family.

Staff and students are continuing to look at the many ways that you can be strong and courageous. As Christians, we look to our faith to inspire us to be people who have courage to love as well as being able to encourage others to be the best person they can be.

It is our faith, which can give us the strength to move beyond our hurt and have the courage to mend broken relationships.

Joseph is a perfect ‘hero of faith’ as he had the courage to not allow anger, resentment and hurt to overshadow his love for his brothers, even though his brothers had betrayed his trust in them.

At St Thomas More’s School, students are inspired by Josephs’ ability to forgive and show mercy and compassion towards others.

 This term we pray for our First Holy Communion candidates who are learning about the Mass and what it means to be ‘heroes of faith.’

Last Friday, Fr Josh celebrated Mass with Year 3/4 and taught the students the name of various items of Liturgical clothing he wore to celebrate Mass as well as explaining more deeply the parts of the Mass. On behalf of Mrs Mance, Mrs Tarleton and Year 3/4 students, I would like to say ‘thank you’ to Fr Josh for taking the time to explain the rituals and traditions of the Mass.

 I wish you all a very happy and peaceful week ahead.

Donna Victory
Religious Education Coordinator