Jesus said to the crowds, 'The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field which someone has found; he hides it again, goes off happy, sells everything he owns and buys the field.'Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls; when he finds one of great value he … Continue reading 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time – year A
FEAST DAY - 8 AUGUST Mary MacKillop was born in 1842 in Fitzroy, Melbourne. On 8 August 1909, she died, having suffered a disabling stroke in 1902. Inspired by a meeting with Fr. Julian Tenison-Woods, Mary MacKillop took her vows at the age of twenty five, and the religious name, “Mary of the Cross”. In … Continue reading Feast of St Mary of the Cross (MacKillop)
The question Jesus puts to his disciples is the same question that he puts to us; ‘Who do you say I am?’ How we choose to answer that question will be reflected in our attitude towards self, others and to life itself.
As we approach the holiest of times in the Christian calendar, we are reminded of connecting our own personal suffering with the suffering of Jesus. Jesus did not come to take away suffering, but to bring meaning to it through his life, death and resurrection. The resources below are intended to stimulate personal reflection as … Continue reading Holy Week and Easter Prayer Resources
Students are invited to participate in The Christmas Story Art Exhibition and Competition 2019. This is a visual arts competition and exhibition for students in Years 5 and 6 and is an initiative celebrating and exploring children’s creative, artistic and reflective ability to express their understanding of the Christmas story.
