RE News
Staff Spirituality Day
Our staff joined together for a Spirituality Day at the end of May. Part of this day was to read and discuss two important documents put forward by the Catholic Education Office, Wollongong. “Bearer’s of Christ’s Love” written by Bishop Brian Mascord was one and the other was “Lighting the Way 2023 and Beyond.” Both documents challenged our thinking and understanding around Catholic Education in the Wollongong diocese today. As a staff, we celebrated what we do well at St Thomas Aquinas and what areas we need to continue to develop as the face of Catholic Education changes.
Our Vision and Mission statements underpin all we do and why. You will notice our weekly rule reminders are linked to these statements and these will be highlighted during our Friday assemblies. As a staff, many ideas were suggested as to how our school continues to be a place of faith and love. Stay tuned for more updates!
Children’s Liturgy
Please note there is no Children's Liturgy this Sunday due to the King's Birthday Long Weekend.
Confirmation
Congratulations to our students who made their Sacrament of Confirmation on 26th May. Bishop Brian led a lovely service engaging the candidates and their families and our Liturgy Group filled the church with beautiful music. Thank you to the staff who also joined us for a wonderful celebration.
Stage 2 Mass
Congratulations to our Stage 2 students who led our Parish Mass on Sunday evening. Thanks again to our Liturgy Group for leading us in song.
St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal
As part of our Social Justice outreach at STA, we have asked our local St Vincent de Paul Society what our local community members are in need of this Winter.
Their answer was…………
- any non perishable goods eg. Breakfast cereal: Breakfast Spreads: canned soups, canned vegetables and canned fruit
- Woolworths Gift Cards this enables Vinnies Clients to use the cards at their discretion and also assists those clients who need to purchase specific types of food items eg.gluten free: organic etc
- Big W Gift Cards this enables Vinnies Clients to use the cards at their discretion for the purchase of winter basic essentials.
Our Social Justice Committee are beginning their campaign to raise the above donations to help out our neighbours during these cold, winter months. All donations are warmly welcomed and can be sent into school with your child.
Corpus Christi
Renee McFayden
Religious Education Co-ordinator