RELIGIOUS MATTERS- Megan Boyd
SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION:
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King (Thirty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time),
John 18:33b-37
Jesus is questioned by Pilate about the charge brought against him that he is “King of the Jews.”
Jesus told Pontius Pilate that his kingdom did not belong to this world. Jesus was not an earthly king. We believe that he is the king of heaven, our Lord and Savior. He came to teach us the truth about God the Father’s love and forgiveness. He showed us that he was the King of Peace. and he showed us by example how we should use our head. heart and hands to serve others.
STUDENT DISCIPLESHIP RETREAT – EXURO Year 5 2021
The Scripture for our Discipleship Retreat was - "Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young but be an example for the believers in your speech, your conduct, your love, faith and purity. – 1 Timothy 4:12
During the Exuro retreat, our students participated in fun games, viewed videos, listened to reflective music and responded to questions that challenged their faith. The retreat had them thinking about what a Christian can do in today's world, and how can they be living disciples of Jesus.
During the farewell prayer, our students were given a small battery light candle and a prayer card to remind them that they can build a relationship with Jesus by listening to him in prayer. In the future may the loving Spirit of Jesus guide them always when decisions need to be made.
EXURO: REFLECTIONS FROM YEAR 5 -
* I learned that connecting to God and love is important - Jed
* today I learned that everyone is lovely, loving and loveable - Clancy
* I've learned how to be a leader. how to be a disciple, how to be a Christian. to love everyone, have faith in love, joy, hope and peace, that everyone is loved and there is always a reason to be alive - Jasmine
* I'm going to take away how to be a good role model and to be kind to everyone. Tilly
* that God loves everyone no matter what shape or form, everyone is loved equally by someone, it doesn't matter what our past is, we are all loved by God - Lorena
* that we are challenged to be aware of our global footprint and that leadership is great in times of need- Eden
* Being a leader is not so hard - Miles
* to be forgiving in situations and that people deserve to be forgiven - Ella
* that we can speak at assembly with a friend and say to the whole school good advice - Caleb
* that you can always learn from little people - Boston
* I liked the games - Brody
* I have learned that you are never too young to spread the word of Jesus - Max
* I will go home learning that religion has a lot more than I thought - Jai
* I liked the day. I learned more about Jesus and Timothy. Timothy said that young people can do great things - Brock
* I've learned to forgive others for every bad thing they do. I also learned a little kindness goes a long way! Ariella
* that God and Jesus loves us - Jacob
THE SPIRIT OF JESUS - MAKING JESUS REAL (MJR)
At St Joseph’s Woodburn we encourage our students to “Make Jesus Real’” and live the Gospel Values by the way they act in our school community, while at home and out in the wider community.
What are Gospel Values?
Welcoming ( Luke 9: 48)
Kindness ( Matthew 15:32)
Forgiving people - (Luke 18 1-10)
Being grateful - (Luke 17: 11-19)
Saying thank you ( Matthew 15: 35-37)
MJR at St Joseph’s Woodburn encourages our students to be WEST people - that is WELCOMING, ENCOURAGING, SAY SORRY when needed and be THANKFUl.
If we have the spirit of Jesus in our hearts, then we are kind, compassionate, welcoming cheerful, giving, forgiving, encouraging, cheerful, friendly and thankful.
IMPORTANT DATES:
STUDENT DISCIPLESHIP EXURO - Year 5 Tuesday 16th November
1st Sunday of Advent - Sunday 28th November
School Leaders' Afternoon Thank You
Tuesday 30th November 2:30-3:20 pm
