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Spirit of Jesus and Making Jesus Real

Mitch visited St Patrick’s last week and below are some responses from his time with Years 3 and 4:

Question 1: Where or who showed you the Spirit of Jesus (SOJ) moments and name the gospel message you got from your story e.g. I saw the SOJ when….and my gospel value I got was…

When Cloe as me to play with her and that made me very happy (Including).
When Cooper picked up an apple core that wasn’t his and he put it in the bin. (Kindness).
When Taylor calls me most nights. (Friendship)
When Annabelle asked me if I needed help picking up her lunch box.( Thoughtful).
When Miss Stuart went and found a pencil for me to write with. (Helpful)

QUESTION 2. What did you do to show the SOJ to others and name and underline the gospel value did you demonstrated to others. e.g. I saw the SOJ in me when I….

When I said thanks to my mum for my tea last night and she was very happy. (Grateful).
When I gave my brother some lollies with my money as he didn’t have any money. (Generous).
When I volunteered to fold the washing up for mum. (Helpful team player at home).
When Harry hurt his leg and I asked him if he was OK. (Compassion).
When I said “Hello to Hamish, Harry and Will. (Welcoming).

QUESTION 3 What small things can you do to be a better team player at home?

Don’t moan and groan as much and be more cheerful.
Help more at home, be more kind, happy and loving.
Say thanks 4 times a day at home every day.
Not fighting my siblings as much. Keeping my room tidy
Say OK with a smile and not fighting with my brother.

QUESTION 4. What small things can I do to be a better team player at school and in Year 4.

By saying a personal, ‘Good morning’ to my teachers and others.
By listening to my teacher better and not talking when others are talking.
GTS treat and speak to others as I want to be treated.
Help others when they need help. Say more encouraging words to people.
Thank people and use their names. Volunteer more at school to help.

QUESTION 5 What was your “Oh Yeah” moment or the main thing you learned today?

Jesus works through me each day in the little things I do and say.
Depends which Spirit you feed. Keep feeding the positive one.
To be more “switched on” to the Spirit of Jesus around me.
The little things we do and say make a big difference,
To be the Spirit of Jesus to others by being kind caring and loving.