Term 2 Week 17
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27 MAY-1 JUNE
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NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK
27 May – 3 June
These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey— the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively. National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. Reconciliation must live in the hearts, minds and actions of all Australians as we move forward, creating a nation strengthened by respectful relationships between the wider Australian community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The theme for NRW 2018 is Don’t Keep History a Mystery.
All Australians are invited to Learn, Share, and Grow – by exploring the past by learning more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures, and developing a deeper understanding of our national story.
The NRW provides a Guide for Churches in terms of prayer resources that can be used this week.
Make reconciliation part of your story, and your future.
Sourced from: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/national-reconciliation-week/
27 May – 3 June
These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey— the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively. National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. Reconciliation must live in the hearts, minds and actions of all Australians as we move forward, creating a nation strengthened by respectful relationships between the wider Australian community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The theme for NRW 2018 is Don’t Keep History a Mystery.
All Australians are invited to Learn, Share, and Grow – by exploring the past by learning more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures, and developing a deeper understanding of our national story.
The NRW provides a Guide for Churches in terms of prayer resources that can be used this week.
Make reconciliation part of your story, and your future.
Sourced from: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/national-reconciliation-week/
Sunday
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National Reconciliation Week
SUNDAY 27 May Trinity Sunday Gospel Matthew 28:16-20 During the Easter season, the Church celebrated some of the most important events and beliefs in Christian tradition. This week celebrates the central doctrine of Christian faith: the Trinity. The belief in the Trinity is the belief that there are three ‘persons’ in the one God: Father; Son; and Holy Spirit. In the Gospel reading this weekend, Jesus instructs the disciples to baptise ‘in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit’. What are some images that have been used to describe the Trinity? What image of Trinity do you find helpful? Design your own image of the Trinity and record it in your prayer journal. This week, during prayer, focus on the Sign of the Cross. As we make the sign of the cross we trace the shape of the cross, which is a reminder of both crucifixion and new life. It is a reminder that there will be burdens to carry in life, but God’s love is ever present, patiently waiting for opportunities for transformation. Teacher Background |
Monday
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National Reconciliation Week
This is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. Reconciliation must live in the hearts, minds and actions of all Australians as we move forward, creating a nation strengthened by respectful relationships between the wider Australian community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Pray this week for reconciliation, using prayers from Catholic Religious Australia or go to the NRW site for the Guide for Churches. Prayer We pray for the gift of respect for one another. May we welcome and appreciate every person whom we meet and value all that makes us different from one another. All: Justice and peace shall embrace and peace will follow after. We pray for a commitment to justice. May we grow in our understanding of the rights and responsibilities of all the people who make up our community. All: Justice and peace shall embrace and peace will follow after. May barriers of race, culture, suspicion, misunderstanding and fears be overcome. All: Justice and peace shall embrace and peace will follow after. May we all seek to be agents of God's justice, love and reconciliation. All: Justice and peace shall embrace and peace will follow after. |
Tuesday
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Prayer for National Reconciliation Week
Continuing a spirit of Reconciliation, let us pray this Creed by Bruce Prewer. Creed for Australia We believe that this ancient land, with all its unique creatures, is a precious gift from a loving God, whose mercy is over all his works. We believe in God’s care for aboriginal people who treasure it through unnumbered generations: the one who grieves in their suffering and rejoices in every noble aspiration. We believe in God’s compassion for the patchwork of refugees who for two hundred years have come to this continent looking for a place to call their home. We believe in God’s steadfast love this nation and all its children, that God is creating a new people from many races, colors and gifts, to fulfill a high destiny. We believe that the best way forward is the way revealed by Jesus, of faith, hope and love, where no needy person is neglected and no bidding of the spirit ignored. (Used with permission) |
Wednesday
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A message from today's reading:
the First Letter of St Peter- Prayer In sincerity; let your love for each other be real and from the heart. Leader: Let us pray a blessing on all of us gathered here today: May the Spirit of God be with us today. All: Amen May the Spirit of God inspire us in our actions. All: Amen May the Spirit of God guide our words. All: Amen May the blessing of almighty God, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit come down on us and remain with us forever. All: Amen |
Thursday
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The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth and greets her. Elizabeth is filled with joy and cries out in words that would become part of the Hail Mary prayer "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb." Elizabeth then acknowledges her cousin Mary as "the mother of my Lord." Mary responds with the Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55), a canticle that has become part of the Church's evening prayer. Let us take some time to be still… Close your eyes and become aware of your body sitting on the floor/chair. Feel the ground under your feet and the air touching your nostrils. Be aware of your nostrils breathing in air. Listen to the gentle sound of your breathing. Breathe in slowly… Breathe out slowly…take a deep breath in and then let it out. Leader- Hail Mary All: Hail Mary Leader- Full of Grace All: Full of Grace. (repeat) Leader-Let us slowly pray together the Hail Mary prayer. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of death. Amen. |
Friday
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The Feast of St Justin. (Older Students)
Primary students might read here about St Justin's life and reflect on his courage and faith. The Alleluia Verse for mass this day is one that could be a prayer said in class today. Alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia! Let your light shine before all that they may see your good works and glorify your Father. Alleluia! Reflect What good works could you do today? How could you show courage in taking right actions? |
