Religious Education News

Season of Lent

We are now in the season of Lent which is one of the most important seasons in the Church’s liturgical year. The colour for lent is purple which is a symbol of repentance as well as the royalty of Christ as King of all Kings.

At school we are focusing on ‘Changing Our Hearts’ to get closer to God by looking at the way we act and how we treat others. Last week during the Ash Wednesday Liturgy the children were encouraged to think of things they could do to change their hearts, open them to God and be better people. The following questions were reflected upon in our prayer liturgy.

Reflection

• How can you be a better person this Lent?

• What can you do to help other people in the classroom?

• What can you do to make a difference at school?

• How can you make a difference in your community?

• What can you do at home to show your family you love them?

• How can I show Jesus’ love to others?

Please take time with your children to have a conversation with your child about the reflection and make a focus for your family this Lent.

A Lenten Prayer to Share.

We ask you to change our hearts, 

As we journey through these forty days of Lent. 

Help us to see Jesus in everyone we meet, 

And to serve him by loving others, 

Especially the poor, the sick and the lonely.

Amen

Confirmation Faith Sharing Sessions: 

• This week Monday 7th or Tuesday 8th 3.00 - 7.00 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church

Reconciliation Faith Sharing Sessions  

• Next week 14th or 15th March 3.00 - 7.00 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church