This candle is the candle of peace, a sign that God's promises will be fulfilled in the birth of Jesus Christ - Prince of Peace.
The angels proclaimed “Peace on Earth” when the Baby Jesus was born. Today we wonder as we listen to the evening news, is peace possible? We all need two kinds of peace in our lives. We need inner peace, but we also need peace with others. God addresses both. He tells us what to do to find that peace.
If inner peace is eluding you these days and anxiety is spilling over in your life, choose to trust God. You can choose to put your hand in His and draw from His patience and wisdom as you take each step. He will guide you through the maze of life if you ask Him. Choosing to trust God with those blind corners in your life will take you down the road to inner peace. Choosing not to trust Him will take you down the road to stress and worry. Inner peace is there for the choosing.
Peace with others begins as we understand that God has called us to be peacemakers in our world. Is there somewhere in your own world where you can be a peacemaker this Christmas? Is there an invitation that needs to be extended to smooth over a fractured family relationship? Is there an apology to be made or a silence to be broken that has stood as a barrier for too long? Don’t miss the blessing God promises in your life as you respond to His call to be a peacemaker in your own circle.
Advent Liturgy & Theme | Host classes | Date |
2nd week of Advent PEACE | Prep & Year 6 | Monday 30th November |
3rd week of Advent JOY | Year 1/2 classes | Monday 7th December |
4th week of Advent LOVE | Year 3/4 classes | Monday 14th December |
Again this coming Monday, we will be sharing a video liturgy to celebrate this important event in our liturgical year. A link to this will be shared on Monday as a Seesaw announcement.
Yours in Faith
Matthew Taylor
Religious Education Leader
There are many different transitions involved with schooling, such as beginning primary or high school, changing schools or just returning to school after the summer holidays with a new class and new teachers on the horizon.
Even daily school life involves numerous transitions, which all children need support to manage. For children with additional needs who need the familiarity of structure and routine school transitions can be a time of stress and worry.
Before the end of the year, our students will find out who their teachers and classmates will be for 2021. There may be great joy, there may be disappointment, there may be anxiety ~ but whatever comes your child's way, remember that you can help your child deal with their emotions and prepare them for the new year.
Have a read of this article School Transitions: How to prepare your child to get some great advice on how to navigate the path.
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Wishing you all a blessed Christmas!
Warmest regards Jenny Knox ~ Director of Innovation & College Develpment
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There will also be 3 prizes for the top 3 schools; 1st prize $3,000 art grant, 2nd prize $2,000 art grant, 3rd prize $1,000 art grant.
Rapid
Adjective
If something is rapid, it happens very quickly or in a short time.
Synonyms: quick, fast, swift, speedy.
I was rapidly pressing the PS4 controller to get through the level.
It was a rapid battle between the two players and it was over quickly.