Confirmation

On Tuesday our year 6 students gathered for our Confirmation Retreat. Traditionally, this is a time when we gathered with Saints Peter and Paul and other students within our parish. However, due to current restrictions, we were only able to gather as a school community. The day provided our students with the opportunity to further deepen their understanding of the Sacrament and strengthen their relationship with God and the Sacrament itself. 

Fr John visited the Candidates and discussed their Confirmation. He talked about many aspects of what the students would experience through this Sacrament and what it means for them in their own lives. He also spent some time answering questions from the children. It was lovely to be able to spend time with Fr John like this, and the children are really looking forward to seeing him on their “big night”.

Also during the retreat some of our year 5 students of the Youth Ministry team and Youth Minister Grace performed a drama called 'Fan the Flame' for the year 6 students.

Three people received a flame from Jesus; one person decided to cover their candle, one person chose to put wood on their flame and one person shared the flame with others.

The flame symbolised the gift of the Holy Spirit recieved at Confirmation. What each person did with the gift was different. The first person represents those who hide their faith and inner light or let it become a tiny spark. The second person represented those who choose to add wood to their flame to make their faith grow bigger. The final person represented those who are so overjoyed by the light of God in their hearts and the Holy Spirit that they want to share it with others at set them on fire too! Not everyone has the privilege of getting to know God and receive the Holy Spirit. But we can be the hands and feet of Jesus and share the gift of the Holy Spirit with others showing them our joy and inner light!

Fact: one single candle can be seen 48 km away... That means it doesn't matter how small your flame of faith is, it can still have a massive impact on someone else's life bringing them hope, love and light in their darkness.

Global School Partners

Congratulations to Izzy K and Laura G who correctly guessed how many lollies were in the jars and took home the prize! Another successfuly fundraiser for our partner school in Kenya. 

Next Friday we have our second last fundrasier for the term..... Students dress as teachers and teachers dress as students! Make sure you bring a gold coin and join in the fun!