Recently, I attended the CE REC Network day, where we were reminded by Archbishop Christopher Prowse about the importance of allowing ourselves to be open to the gifts of the Holy Spirit. We explored an article by Clara Geoghegan about Discerning Spiritual Gifts and the importance of allowing ourselves opportunities to do this. You can visit this website to continue to deepen your own understanding of discerning spiritual gifts and the Year of the Holy Spirit https://www.yearofholyspirit.org.au/ or pray the prayer on the back of the bookmark that students were provided:

Prayer to the Holy Spirit for the Archdiocese

O God, who by the light

of the Holy Spirit,

did instruct the hearts

of the faithful,

Grant that by the same

Holy Spirit we may be

truly wise and ever rejoice

in his consolations.

Through the same

Christ our Lord

Baptism

Congratulations to Roman and Joshua B who were baptised into our faith community last weekend. May they continue to feel the loving presence of God, walking with them.

First Reconciliation 

Home night 3 was sent home last Friday. If you haven’t received this, please reach out so we can share this to you. Please continue to keep our First Reconciliation candidates in your prayers:

Amaya A, Roman B, Olivia B, Riley C, Izzie C, Hunter E, Kaden G, Chloe H, Evie H, Mason H, Caitlyne M-B, Shara McK, Ava M, Lydia P, Lucas R, Ava R, Hayden S, Harry S, Abigail V, Montana V, Ruby W, Charlotte W, Matthew W.

A special congratulations to Elise S who made her Reconciliation in October and is preparing to make her First Eucharist.

Thank you also to all the parents and carers who are supporting these students!

First Reconciliation Retreat Day

A reminder that next Tuesday is our First Reconciliation Retreat Day. This day is for all Year 4 students. Please see the Compass excursion form to ensure you have completed the necessary permissions.

Vinnies Christmas Appeal

Our Vinnies Christmas Appeal will officially be launched next week at morning assembly. However, if you wish to start collecting items, the list is below. Students will be given a slip to remind them. Thank you in advance for your support of this – this support goes directly into our community. If you wish to donate more items than what your child has been asked, we will have a space in the Front Office to collect these.

Corpus Christi Parish Advent Program will be offered this year on Monday nights, 27 November and 4, 11 and 18 December at 7pm-8.15pm in Holy Family Church Gowrie. The program will draw on the Archdiocese of Brisbane’s resource, With Expectant Hearts. The evenings will comprise some singing, scripture, prayer, quiet time, a short discussion in small groups and supper. Please email the parish office if you wish to join the program so they can order sufficient resources - tuggeranongsouth@cg.org.au or there is a sign on sheet in the foyer of the Holy Family Church.

Have a fabulous week and see you at the Fete!

Rachel Kennedy
Religious Education Coordinator