As we enter this very uncertain time in our world we turn to our Lord in prayer and ask the Him to look after us.

This week we have developed our remote learning packages for home use. As we continue on our Lenten journey and approach a most important time in the Churches liturgical calendar of Holy Week and Easter, we ask that families spend time in prayer and help their children reflect on Jesus’ journey.

Each teacher has in their class letter, provided login access to a program titled ‘Understanding Faith’ which is used in the classroom as a learning tool. This is a wonderful resource to assist our children continue their faith development.

The RE Team at Catholic Education has developed a Padlet of Religious Education Support Resources that also can be accessed by the students at home. These resources include Prayers for both children and adults, Online Mass, Stations of the Cross, Meditations, Holy Week reflections and other practical information.

 https://padlet.com/lisa_mammoliti/CECG_RE_support_materials

St Therese’s Relics

31^st  of March would have been the day that the relics of St Therese would have visited Gundagai. We remember St Therese and her work that made her a Saint.

During her short life, Saint Thérèse never lost the genuineness of a little child.

What she called her ‘little way’ was simply to trust in Jesus to make her holy by doing the small things well every day rather than by doing great deeds. After her death, thousands of Catholics found great comfort in this. They were people like us who are trying to find holiness in our ordinary lives. Thérèse promised to spread Love throughout the world after her death. Her image of scattering rose petals from heaven was symbolic of such a love. Her life reminds us that even when we feel we can do nothing very great, it’s really the small things that count. Small things make God’s garden grow!

In this time of great uncertainty, we all need to pray that we may be safe and remain in good health. We pray especially for our country’s health workers and health professionals.  

Friendship
Friendship is one of the best gifts in life and should not be taken for granted. Friendship can be tested at times, but with God’s help, friends can celebrate with you in good times, listen to you when you have a problem and can support you through difficult times. Loving Jesus, we thank you for the gift of friendship. Our friends spend time with us, encourage us, and share with us. They rejoice with us when we succeed, stay with us when we are upset and bless us always with their love. May we be ever thankful for them.

Kate Howe

REC