Mk 10:13 - 16

In the gospel this week, Jesus used children - the most dependent of human beings - to model the trust and love that should mark our personal relationship with God. There is a gift of primacy of love in human life. As a result of this God-given gift, we form friendships and families, and nurture life in our children. God’s own love for us is mirrored in the enduring love of husband and wife and in the care given to our children. Jesus loved to spend time with the children; he enjoyed their laughter, talking to them and listening to what they had to say. There were times when Jesus was tired and the disciples tried to send the children away but Jesus found energy in listening to them. As adults, we are the same, our lives are busy, our days are full and we are tired. Take time to slow down, spend time with our children and find energy in the love that God gifted to us. Our families truly are the greatest gift that God has given us.

Christmas Card Design Competition

The Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Office has announced a Christmas Card Competition open for all students who would like to participate and the winning designs will be used for publicity purposes. 

Theme: the cards are to be based on the following scripture quote

“...they saw the child with Mary his mother;

and they knelt down and paid him homage.

Then, opening their treasure chests they offered him gifts

of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.”  (Mt 2:11)

Criteria: 

• Only religious images are to be used, not Santa, Christmas trees or presents
• The artwork must not be decorated with such things as leaves, cotton wool, sparkles etc
• There are to be no words used in the design
• The artwork must be completed on the Entry Form
  

The entry form will be available for your child to download on Google Classroom. If they are attending school they are able to collect an entry form from their class teacher or from Mrs Rickwood. For all enquiries please email srickwood@stmtraralgon.catholic.edu.au

Due Date: all entries must be handed to Mrs Rickwood by Tuesday 19th October at the latest.