Education in Faith
Jesus came to share the Good News and to bring God’s message to all people. In Sunday’s Gospel we hear this message through another parable. In this parable, Jesus once again uses the vineyard to tell his story. Some vineyards are well-tended but produce bitter grapes, while others are tended by wicked people and produce a good harvest. Jesus wants us to learn how to live in the love of God and one’s neighbour, and to know what mattered most in life. One positive of living with the COVID pandemic this year, is learning what matters most in our lives. It is when things are taken away from us that we come to fully appreciate them! May we all continue to embrace our loved ones and stay focused on the things that matter most in our lives.
Socktober - Sock it to Poverty
October is World Mission Month and Pope Francis wants us to “Rise up from the couch - with your boots laced - and turn your hands into signs of love ….” Catholic Mission works hard, providing essential support for key projects in countries around the world, including areas in remote Australia. During 2020 the focus is on empowering children and young adults with disability at the Arrupe Centre in Cambodia.
What can we do about that here at St Michael’s Primary School?
At school, the children will have the opportunity to learn about different communities around the world and some of the fantastic things that Catholic Mission are doing to help people who don’t have the same privileges as we do.
Also, on Friday 16th October we are going to have a Crazy Sock Day at school to raise money to support the Socktober Appeal. For a gold coin donation the children are able to wear crazy socks to school on this day with their sports uniform. In the past we have seen some fantastic ways that socks can be worn - see how creative you can get!