St John the Apostle Primary School - Florey
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Pawsey Circuit
Florey ACT 2615
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Catholic Life & Reflection

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What students are learning about

This week we have celebrated the beginning of Lent. All students participated in a liturgy on Ash Wednesday in their classrooms with their teachers.

Year 3B had a wonderful time making pancakes and creating beautiful reflections for their Religion books. These were made on Shrove Tuesday, the day befpre Ash Wednesday, and traditionally a day when everyone used up their richer foods prior to a more leaner approach during Lent. Looks like they had a great time!

Catholic Life and Reflection

This week Marian, our Parish Associate, ran the second parent formation night for Reconciliation.  I always try to go along. It is a great opportunity to meet parents and engage in conversations about faith.

Marian is extremely knowledgeable.  I often benefit from her reflection questions on a personal level.  Having been to 14 years of Catholic School and Catholic University I have heard the Parable of the Lost Son many, many times.

This time, as Marian read it, I was struck by how the father must have felt. Having a child leave home has suddenly changed my perspective.

What I loved most about this experience was being reminded of how scripture speaks to us. How it weaves in and out of our lives. Or do we weave in and out of scripture?

Something to ponder perhaps.

Hebrews 4:12

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition

12 Indeed, the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

God bless

Stephanie Stewart
Religious Education Coordinator

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