Religious Education in Del Monte
Primary Years Mother’s Day Mass
Last Thursday, 7 May, our Primary Years students gathered with their mothers and special guests to celebrate a beautiful Mother’s Day Mass. It was a prayerful and joyful occasion that honoured the love, care and faith that mothers bring into the lives of their children and our school community.
A special reflection was shared by Donnia Khouzame, who spoke thoughtfully about what it truly means to be a mother. Her reflection highlighted that motherhood is expressed in many ways – through love, sacrifice, guidance and presence – and reflected God’s nurturing love for us all.
Mrs Khouzame reflected that Motherhood is beautiful and deeply meaningful, but it is also messy, exhausting and stretching in ways nothing else is, calling us to live out strength, patience and love each day. In loving our children through the chaos and quiet moments, we reflect God’s constant and faithful love – and to all mothers, especially those carrying unseen burdens, you are seen, valued and doing more than you realise.
The Khouzame children added a child’s perspective to our celebration.
Alissa in Year 5 wrote, ‘One of the most important things you’ve taught us is that when things feel difficult, we can still do it, and that it’s okay to fail, because that’s how we learn and get better”.
Jude in Year 3 said, ‘Thank you for teaching me to be kind and for teaching me how to pray.’
Pierre in Year 2 added, ‘You’re the best mum ever and you make everything fun.’
Avielle in Kindergarten finished our refection and said, ‘Mum, thank you for giving me kisses and hugs before school and before bed. I love you, my best friend.’
May – Month of Mary: Rosary
Mary holds a special place in our faith as the mother of Jesus and a model of love, humility and trust in God. Her wholehearted ‘yes’ to God reminds us to listen, to have faith and to serve others with generosity and compassion. During the month of May, we honour Mary by turning to her example and asking for her guidance as we grow in faith and prayer together.
In the month of May, Wednesday morning Rosary will resume at 8:20am in the Del Monte Chapel. All members of our school community are warmly invited to join us in prayer as we come together to honour Mary.
Tina Nicotina
Religious Education Coordinator P–6