2. Special Character Week1 Term 1 2021

Kiaora, Malo e Lelei, and Warm Greetings

Karakia for the day

Kia hora te marino

Kia whakapapa pounamu te moana 

Hei huarahi mā tātou

i te rangi nei 

Aroha atu, aroha mai,

Tātou i a tātou katoa,

Hui e! Tāiki e!                                                                      

May the sea be like greenstone

A pathway for us all this day

Let us show respect for each other 

For one another

Bind us all together!     

Special Character Focus:

Religious Education: Our children's next Religious Education learning will be about  "Our School Charism".  Part of the learning is that by the end of the week 2 your child  will know which Saint is his or her House Saint. Be able to explain what Charism of Veritas means and how that works for him or her. They will understand the school values and being a JJ role model. 

School and Family Mass- 

Thursday Mass

Presenting the Gospel at Mass is a service opportunity and Ministry for our children in spreading God’s word. Our children are proud of themselves every week either through singing, videoing and acting the gospel. It is a privilege for our children to serve and present the word of God. You are welcome to join us for mass at 9:15 am on Thursday in the Basilica. 

Thank you to Year 7/8 Mrs Winders/Mrs Dooley's class for the presentation of the gospel today.

Next week gospel presentation will be year 5/6 Mrs Thomas class.

Faith Insights/Facts for the Week

WEEK 1 1^st – 5^th February (Green)

2^nd Presentation of Jesus
Pope Francis Universal Prayer intention ‐ Violence against women

We pray for women who are victims of violence, that they may be protected by

society and have their sufferings considered and heeded

A back to school prayer for children

Dear God,

Thank you for holiday times for freedom, family and friends. Help me to keep happy times in my heart. A am excited to start school. To spend time with my teacher and school friends. Help me to settle back into this school year! Help me to learn, to grow in confidence And to have lots of fun. Amen

“Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it.”
- Albert Einstein

Thank you

Malo 'Aupito

God Bless

Tua Misiloi Co DRS