Education in Faith
Sunday’s gospel story teaches us that it is not how much we give to others that is important, but how we give it and what is in our hearts in the act of giving. In this gospel we read of Jesus sitting in the temple watching people putting their offering in the collection box. Jesus witnessed many wealthy people put large amounts of money into the box; these men gave money that they had to spare. Then along came an old woman with no money. She dropped 2 coins into the box - this was all the money that she had. It is easy to share when we have plenty but it is harder to give to others when we have very little ourselves. This gospel teaches us about giving and sharing. It is not how much we give that is important but how we give it and what is in our hearts. Giving and sharing with a loving and sincere heart is really what matters to God. Society is fashioned by the values of the people who live in it. How would our society be if everyone lived the gospel values?
Congratulations to our St Michael’s family for, once again, having such generous hearts. During the month of October we have learnt about the work that Catholic Mission does in places around the world such as the Good Shepherd Kindergarten in Bangkok, Thailand.
On Friday 29th October we celebrated Crazy Sock Day to raise money for Catholic Mission.
The children of St Michael’s raised $570 to support the children of the Good Shepherd Kindergarten. A fabulous effort!
On Crazy Sock Day the children displayed some creative ways of wearing socks. They participated in various activities across the school such as making Sock Balls using recycled materials, playing soccer and using technology to kick the soccer ball.
