Religious Education

Lord God, We lift up all mothers to You. 
Grant them the strength to face the daily challenges 
with courage and the wisdom to guide their children 
towards a life of faith and service. 
Encourage them when they are weary and inspire them 
when they feel overwhelmed. 
Bless them with Your peace and love, 
now and forever. 
Amen

Mother’s Day

On Thursday 8 May, we celebrated our mothers, grandmothers, aunts and motherlike figures who have nurtured and cared for us throughout our lives. The Mass was a time to thank and reflect on what these special women do for us daily. Father Gavin Foster sang a beautiful traditional Māori blessing during his homily.

Month of Mary

The month of May is traditionally associated with devotion to the Rosary and several significant feasts dedicated to Mary, such as the Our Lady of the Rosary on 7 May, Our Lady of Fatima on 13 May, Mary the Mother of the Church on 20 May, Our Lady Help of Christians Patron of Australia on 24 May and the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary on 31 May.

The Rosary

This month the Rosary will recommence and students are invited to pray The Rosary during First Break 10:40am – 11:00am in the Del Monte Chapel every Monday and Tuesday.

Christian Meditation

Here at Santa Sabina, we share a devotion to Christian Meditation. Combining this ancient prayer form with a desire to reach out and help others, many students find daily meditation at school a helpful prayer form. Students develop discipline and control over themselves during this practice, where they can reflect on their day and can centre themselves, ready for learning. During meditation, students learn to pray in a way that can bring peace and inner calm through connection with God.

Sister Jill Shirvington OP provides weekly meditation for students, parents, and staff. Students and parents are welcome to the Del Monte Chapel each Friday from 8:20 for meditation.

Tina Nicotina
Religious Education Coordinator P-6