2. Special Character Week 4 Term 3 2022

Special Character:

Religious Education: Sacraments/Hakarameta Strand

Here are some of the Key Ideas of our Sacrament/Hakarameta Strand that you would like to talk about with your child at home of what they understand about:

• Each Sacrament has its own symbols and rituals

• Sacraments are a sign of God's grace in the world and in us. 

School and Family Mass 

Thank you to Ruma Kakapo- Year 4/5 for presenting Mass last week.

This week's Mass was presented by Ruma Kiwi -Year 2/3.

Next week Mass will be presented by Ruma Takahe- Year 7/8.

Thank you to the parents for your ongoing support. We are looking forward to seeing you all at our family school weekly.

Faith Facts

Week 4 - August 15 - 19 (Green)

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
14 20th SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME	15 The ASSUMPTION of the BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Feast Day for New Zealand	16	17	18	19	20 St Bernard

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: 

This day celebrates the mystery that the Virgin Mary was taken into heaven body and soul. Mary’s assumption into heaven is also the patronal feast of the Catholic people in New Zealand. In other words, she is the Patron saint of New Zealand and this week is her feast day.

Thank you and have a happy weekend.

God Bless

Tua Misiloi (Co DRS)