Religious Education in the Classroom

Welcome to Week 5! Mt Carmel School implements the Catholic Schools Youth Ministry International  (CSYMI) Junior program. CSYMIis a four-phase method that provides a model of student formation. It is an effective model of evangelisation and formation integrated into the Religious Education curriculum. The four-phase model consists of an initial retreat experience, Religious Education resources, implementation of the Junior Ministry team and connecting students into the broader Church community. 

Last Friday, Yr 6 students participated in the Journey with Jesus Retreat, led by the Youth Ministry team of the Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn. Journey with Jesus is a faith and ministry experience that delves into core concepts of the Catholic Faith. The retreat is tailored for primary school students and is based around the Gospel messages of love, salvation, and forgiveness.

Students had the opportunity to provide feedback on the retreat experience and below are some of their answers.

Camilla: The journey with Jesus' retreat was super fun and it was really engaging.

Arlie: I found it was fun because it taught us more about God and Jesus.

Chloe: I loved how they explained the ways of God and Jesus. I loved how they let us choose which way we wanted to go in life.

Heath: I thought it was good because we played fun games. I learnt that Jesus is with you when you need him.

Evangelique: The retreat was a day I will always remember. It showed me how to be closer to God.

Jack: It was fun and the team did a very good job explaining.

Olivia: The retreat helped me learn more about Jesus and how to be closer to him.

Rory W.: There was lots of talking about how religion is present in your life. For example, a torch can represent God leading the way and that God’s love is always there.

Religious Life of Mt Carmel School

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Prayer

PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT FOR THE ARCHDIOCESE

O God, who by the light
of the Holy Spirit,
did instruct the hearts
of the faithful,
Grant that by the same
Holy Spirit we may be
truly wise and ever rejoice
In his consolations.

Through the same

Christ Our Lord.

St Augustine’s Parish News

On Sunday 25 February, children focused on the Transfiguration of Jesus.

Parish Mass
Click on this link for further details http://staug-yass.org.au/wp/sacraments/. 

Enjoy your week!
Eva Karakotas
Religious Education Coordinator

Hail Mary, full of Grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Luke 1:26-28