This Saturday is the Feast of Sts Peter and Paul. Peter and Paul represent two great traditions within the Church: the strength of tradition and oneness associated with Peter; and the valuing of new ideas and outreach to others that typified the work of Paul. Although the Petrine tradition has been dominant for most of the Church’s history, the Pauline tradition was rediscovered in the latter part of the 20th Century and it is now clearly evident that the church needs both of these arms to embrace the world.

The question Jesus puts to his disciples is the very same question that he puts to us every day of our lives, ‘Who do you say I am?’ How we choose to answer that question will be reflected in our attitude towards self, others and to life itself. How we answer that question will change frequently throughout life as experience and changing spirituality lead us into asking other questions of ourselves. If we hold that the teaching and example of Jesus are important to us, then we are bound to strive towards emulating them in our own lives.

Confirmation

What a beautiful celebration we had last Wednesday evening, when 24 of our Year 6 students made the Sacrament of Confirmation. Our congratulations goes to:

Nate A, Daisy B, Mahlia E, Luka E, Evie F, Lorelei H, Dante M, Jocelyn M, Brooklyn M, Lucius M, Joshua O, Dakota O, Jake P, Sofia R, Thomas R, Cooper R, Mia R, Evelyn R, Noah U, Cooper U, Maddison W, Chelsi W, Madeline W, Riley Y.

Our students participated reverently and displayed mature leadership skills in their preparation for the sacrament. We thank Anne Gowen, Fr James and Fr Namora and our Year 6 teachers for their support and facilitation of the program. We pray the Holy Spirit continues to guide these wonderful students throughout their lives!

Vinnies

This week we will be finishing up collecting for our Winter Appeal. Thank you all for your kindness and generosity with our appeal. We will accept donations up until Friday. Thank you!

End of Semester Mass

This Friday 28^th June we will celebrate our end of Semester Mass in the Hall.  Parents are most welcome to join us, Mass will begin at 9:15am.

Have a wonderful week!

Rachel Kennedy

Religious Education Coordinator