RE Matters!

Yesterday was the second Sunday of our Lenten Season. At Mass, we heard Matthew’s Gospel, which recounts the story of the Transfiguration (Mt 17: 1-9). Our students have been learning about the Transfiguration in class, but in essence, the disciples Peter, James and John accompanied Jesus up a high mountain. Whilst Jesus was transfigured (transformed into something more beautiful or elevated) a voice was heard, “this is my beloved son with whom I am well pleased, listen to him.”

As we listen to this mystery what message, do we take? With so much imagery in the Gospel account, what do we understand? Perhaps, it is simply to trust in God and to follow Jesus. The invitation to “listen to him” is extended to all the baptised, especially during the Lenten Season. To stop and reflect on how God is speaking to us in our daily lives and the events of each day. This means we must be available, participate in dialogue with one another and be truly present, in order to hear Jesus.

This week, we have also entered into the second week of Project Compassion. During this time we learn about 27 year old Phany from Cambodia. Her life has been transformed since becoming part of the Caritas support programme. She has leant new skills and farming techniques in order to support her family, improve their living situation and share her knowledge with the community.

Each homeroom has a Project compassion box and students are encouraged to donate generously. St Theresa of Calcutta said, “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things, with great love”. Even the smallest of contributions to Project Compassion will help to change someone’s life.

You can learn more about Phany’s story at https://lent.caritas.org.au/page/week-2

Fr. Francis Carroll … Pray for Us

Live Jesus in our Hearts … Forever   

Mrs Charlotte Nicoletti

Coordinator of Religious Education and Faith Formation