SCRIPTURAL REFLECTION

The greatest among you must be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted. (Matthew 23)

Last Sunday’s gospel once again led us to reflect on the notion of servanthood and humility in leadership. It leads me to consider the current state of various parts of our world, the suffering, injustices and tragedies. How devastated we all are to witness the disregard for human life and dignity, even involving children and the most vulnerable. We feel at a loss to understand how these events and decisions by fellow humans come about and how the violence and destruction can possibly be justified. We ask, “How can we help?”, “What do we do about this?”, indeed, “Is there anything we can do?”

Our Christian faith causes most of us to turn to Jesus at times like these.  How clearly he demonstrated what it meant to be humble, with the loving actions of a servant, even as he gave his life for his convictions of love and peace. The simple but so impactful act of washing his disciples feet reminds us of the humility that Jesus preached and demonstrated. Although he was considered ‘Master’ and ‘Teacher’, he humbled himself to show us the true meaning of leadership, rejecting the power and status so often associated with it. In doing so, he engaged his followers, including us today, with his humble yet powerful ways.  

As parents, teachers and leaders of our communities and nations, surely we can look no further than Jesus as a model for humble yet effective leadership. For peace in our own lives and in the world, we can look to him not only for consolation as we witness events that disturb us but also as a model for our own words, actions and decisions.

Loving God, we pray:

For all who have been given authority to protect and guide, may they be granted wisdom, discernment, strength and resolve. Keep them humble as they strive for the good of all those they serve.  We ask this in Jesus’ name.

 Amen.

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION 2024 

If your child has been baptised in the Catholic Faith, you have already begun preparations for their reception of the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation. From the moment of their birth, you have shared your Faith with your children in your love, words, actions and prayers. This is an essential component in their faith formation.

Receiving the Sacraments is a very blessed time in our journey of faith, and it is the means by which baptised children can complete their journey into full membership of the Catholic Church. They are community events, which remind us of the role of the parish community in the development of our life of faith, hope, and love. 

Students in Year 6, who have received the Sacrament of Baptism, Reconciliation and First Eucharist are eligible to enrol in the Sacrament of Confirmation. 

SAVE THE DATES

• Parent Information Night  - Tuesday 19 March 2024 at 6:30pm
• Candidate's Commitment Mass - Saturday 23 March 2024 at 5:30pm
  
• Retreat Day - Thursday 16 May 2024 from 8:50 am - 3:00 pm
• Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation  - 18 May 2024 at 2:00pm

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