Religious Education news

Gospel – The Most Holy Trinity (John 16:12-15)

Jesus said to his disciples: ‘I still have many things to say to you,

but they would be too much for you now.

But when the Spirit of truth comes, he will lead you to complete truth,

since he will not be speaking as from himself but will say only what he learnt.

and he will tell you of the things to come.

He will glorify me since all he tells you will be taken from what is mine.

Everything the Father has is mine; that is why I said:

All he tells you will be taken what is mine.’

On Sunday we celebrated the giving of the gift of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost to the disciples. At our baptism we received this same gift and were sealed with the Holy Spirit at our confirmation. Everything that we have is a gift from God. However, we are often too quick to forget that these gifts have been given to us for a purpose – our participation in the mission of Christ in proclaiming the Kingdom of God. Each of us must reflect on the gifts we have been given: do I recognise them as a gift from God? Am I prepared to give them back to God to follow his mission? What is holding me back? What is one thing I can do this year that I am not already doing for the sake of God and his kingdom?

Pentecost

Pentecost is referred to the birthday of the Church. This is when Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to his disciples, just as he had promised. The Holy Spirit brought the gifts of joy, love, patience, kindness, understanding, reverence, and courage. As a result, they were transformed, and they were empowered to go out and preach the message of Jesus. These gifts help us, too, to follow Jesus’ way, the right way. We are filled with God’s goodness. The Year 3 students and teachers led the Del Monte community in a liturgy to celebrate this special event.

Rosary Club

In the month of May, a month dedicated to Mary, Mr Del has once again begun Rosary Club. Rosary Club is open to all students and takes place on each day during 1st break at 11.00am.

During this time, students gather in the library and pray a decade of the Rosary. Students can bring their own Rosary Beads if they have a set.

Tina Nicotina
Co Acting Assistant Head of Primary P-4, Religious Education Coordinator P-6 and Year 3 Primary teacher.