{"id":17348,"date":"2025-06-25T07:39:42","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T21:39:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/ssc\/?post_type=article&p=17348"},"modified":"2025-06-25T07:39:42","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T21:39:42","slug":"religious-education-news-13","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/ssc\/article\/religious-education-news-13\/","title":{"rendered":"Religious Education News"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Heavenly Father
Thank you for all that you have provided for us,
For life, health, relationships and basic necessities.
Right now, many in our world and even in our local community are struggling
Renew our hearts that we may show compassion to all around us.
Help us to be kind and generous and give to those in need.
Help us to follow the example of your Son, Jesus to live a life worthy
of our calling.
Amen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outreach at Del Monte \u2013 Term 3 Crazy Sock Day on Thursday 31 July<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To support the St Vincent de Paul Society NSW’s annual Vinnies Winter Appeal, the Year 4 Social and Justice leadership team is organising a Crazy Sock Day. This initiative aims to assist vulnerable individuals by raising funds for food, clothing, household bills, and specialist homelessness services. Additionally, it will help those in need to find and maintain secure housing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Santa Sabina College, we are committed to social justice, learning about fairness, equality, and advocacy for those in need. On Thursday 31 July, we will host a Crazy Sock Day where students are encouraged to wear colourful socks with their school or sports shoes. We invite everyone to open their hearts and donate generously to support the disadvantaged in our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Year 4 Social and Justice Leaders Winter Appeal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Year 4 Social and Justice leadership team would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all parents for their generous donations to the St Vincent de Paul Society NSW’s annual Vinnies Winter Appeal. Your contributions have made a significant impact, providing essential support such as food, clothing, household bills, and specialist homelessness services to those in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your kindness and generosity help us continue our mission of advocating for fairness, equality, and support for the vulnerable in our community. Thank you for opening your hearts and making a difference!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Confirmation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Confirmation is a sacrament of initiation and establishes recipients as fully-fledged members of the Catholic faith. The first sacrament of initiation is at Baptism, the children have now chosen to renew the promises made for them by their Godparents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the Confirmation service last Friday night\u00a0 there were many rituals and symbolic actions. The first was, The Laying on of Hands. Bishop Tony Percy placed his hands on the head of the candidates and prayed for the gifts of the Holy Spirit. This ritualises the connection to Baptism and the strengthening of the Holy Spirit in our vocation to follow the way of Jesus. The second part of the service was the Anointing with Oil. The anointing of the candidate at Confirmation recognises that they are sealed with the Holy Spirit. The bishop anoints the candidate\u2019s forehead with the Oil of Chrism, saying ‘Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit’.\u00a0We keep the candidates and their families in our prayers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image courtesy of Giovanni Portelli Photography<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holiday Prayer and Best Wishes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As we approach the holiday season, I would like to extend my warmest wishes to all parents and students. May this time be filled with joy, peace, and reflection. I pray that everyone enjoys a restful break and returns refreshed and ready for the new term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our community. Happy holidays!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tina Nicotina<\/strong>
Religious Education Coordinator P – 6<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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