Religious Education News
Happy Holidays
After such a busy and unusual Term 3, I hope that you all have a relaxing, restful and safe holiday break with family and friends. Make good use of times to be together, look after each other and engage in family get togethers. Thank you for your understanding and support this term, particularly in the light of the current environment. I look forward to seeing you all in Term 4.
PRAYER
We thank you, Lord, for this term.
For the challenges, the successes, and the mistakes from which we have learnt.
Be with us as we spend our time with family and friends.
Give us strength and courage to do what is right: to be witnesses of our faith.
Help us to be practical people these holidays, to appreciate what others do for us, to give time and effort to help others.
To be peacemakers in our family.
Keep us safe in our activities; give us good rest and good fun.
Bring us back refreshed and ready for a new term.
We thank you for our classmates, teachers, parents
And a community that cares for us.
May we always be conscious of you in our lives.
Amen
St Francis of Assisi Feast Day – 4th October
https://catholicleader.com.au/news/pope-will-sign-new-encyclical-in-assisi-on-october-3
During the holidays we celebrate the feast day of St Francis of Assisi. It is with great excitement that the Franciscan communities announce that Pope Francis will sign his new encyclical in Assisi. Pope Francis is clearly inspired by Francis of Assisi who, in following Jesus, lived in mutual and loving service, expressed in a fulfilled and happy humanity. The encyclical is expected to echo many of the themes Francis has been discussing in his general audience talks on Catholic Social Teaching in light of the pandemic: human fraternity, the equal dignity of all people, the preferential option for the poor, the universal destination of goods and the obligation of solidarity. Care for the environment and the virtue of peacemaking also are expected to be part of the encyclical.
Thought of the Week
Wishing everybody a wonderful holiday.
Take care and God bless,
Donna Wade