Our Special Sacred Place!

  During the holidays St Patrick's School made a Special Sacred Place were we could pray and and reflect on our life. There are three symbols held in the Sacred Place which are a symbol of life unfolding, our school logo and The Sister of our Lady of the mission (RNDM).  This place is special because it is a place where you are free to tell God what have done and a place where you can pray about your family and friends.  

   

Euphrasie Barbier was a very great women

Adele Euphrasie Barbier also known as Euphrasie Barbier was a NZ roman Catholic nun, educator and religious founder. Born in Caen, France on 4 January 1829, She worked in a laundry when she was 13 and unlocked her own laundry at home when she was 17.

She was a caring and loyal person, who helped people from around the world and she supported people. Euphrasier respected all people and was passionate and agreeable. Sadly she died in 1932.

We can use Euphasier Babier's qualities today by building a better community. Picking up rubbish even if its not yours and having more rubbish bins available so our communities can be cleaner. Fundraising to building shelters for the poor.  And finally, going to church to pray for all those who need help and support.

The feast of the Baptism of the lord

The feast of Christmas and the Epiphany

It's time to prepare for advent!

Today I analyzed a message from Pope Francis, and below is my interpretation of his message.

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Pope Francis said

• “Be watchful! Be alert!,” because “ you don’t know when the time will come.”
• “To prepare ourselves for the return of Christ.”

Pope Francis spoke to pilgrims present in St. Peter's Square for his Angelus address, which took place on the first Sunday of Advent. Christ will come again on Christmas time, when we remember how he came to us “in the humility of the human condition.” Still, Christ also comes to each of us “every time we are minded to accept him,” Francis said, and “he will come again at the end of time to judge the living and the dead.”

What is your interpretation?

Here are the Sacraments of Initiation, Healing and Commitment!

Can you figure out my Word Find?

As Pilgrim People we are on a Life Journey!

Do you know what a pilgrim is?

L.I: Recognise how the Church as a pilgrim people is journeying to the
fullness of God’s Kingdom - Te Tino Rangatiratanga.

A pilgrim is a person who journeys to a holy place.

There are many people who go on a pilgrimage, both men and women went on a
short or a long pilgrimages. A pilgrimage is when you take a  trip to a famous
religious place. Christians and people of faith are among the many that go on
pilgrimages.

Examples of the places they go to are:

• Vatican city - Rome, Italy
• Golden Temple - Amritsar, India
• Lumbini - Rupandehi, Nepal
  

I would like to go to Rome because it is the home of the Pope and the center of the
Roman Catholic Church.

Have you ever been saved?

L.I: Explain what it means to be saved by Jesus.
S.C: Recognise that Jesus saves people so that they can live in loving.

Dame Whina Cooper is an inspirational woman!

WALT: Identify virtues in action in the life of Dame Whina Cooper.

What do you think virtue means?

L.I: I am learning to identify virtues.

The Ladder Reminds Me of Jacob's Twelve Sons!

• The dove reminds us of Jesus getting baptised.
• The cross reminds us of Jesus’ resurrection.
• The twelve stars reminds us of the birth of Jesus.
• The ladder reminds us of Jacob’s twelve sons.
• The grapes reminds us of Jesus turning water into wine.
• The fire reminds us of the miracles that Elijah performed.
• The crown reminds us of king David, the first good king to rule Israel.
• The earth reminds us of God creating the earth.
• The rainbow represents Noah and the ark.

Learning Intention: We are learning to recognise that the Jesse Tree tells the story of the people prepared for the coming of the Messiah.
Success Criteria:I know I can do this when I record 10 symbols on the Jesse Tree that reminds me of Jesus using Screencastify.

Save the Children believes that every child needs a future!

• Save the children is a foundation that fundraisers money for donation.
• Save the children helps children in 120 countries, including the United States working with Save the children workers.
• Save the children believes every child needs a future.
• Save the children does everything that they can do to help children around the world.
• They put children first before themselves.
• The save the children motto is " We save the Children's lives we fight for their rights we help the fulfil their potential."
• Save the children was founded 98 years ago on 15th of April 1919 and they started out helping those in need.

Learning Intention: We are learning to develop our understanding of how charities help people living in poverty and suffering from injustice.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I record six ways that Save the Children charity helps those living in poverty and suffering from injustice using screencastify.

There are Eight Very Important Events in Mary's Life!

Learning Intention: We are learning to develop our understanding of saint Mary.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I make a timeline of the eight most important events in Mary's life.

Did you know that Saint Luke died in 84 AD?

Learning Intention: We are learning to develop our understanding of saints and people that inspires us.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I record six key information about Saint Luke using Screencastify.

Saint Francis, Glorious Fellow Citizen of All the Saints, Pray for Us!

Lord have mercy on us.
Christ have mercy on us.
Lord have mercy on us. Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of Heaven,
have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
have mercy on us.
God the Holy Ghost, 
have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God,
have mercy on us.

Saint Francis, admirable bishop,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, beloved of God,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, imitator of Jesus Christ,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, filled with the gifts of the Lord,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, favourite of the Mother of God,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, most devout to the saints,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, burning with love for the Cross of Christ,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, most closely united to the Divine Will,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, vessel of election,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, light of the Church,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, perfect model of religious,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, source of wisdom,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, defender of the Catholic faith,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, good shepherd of the people,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, incomparable preacher,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, scourge of heresy,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, salt of the earth,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, model of justice,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, despiser of the world,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, lover of poverty,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, type of sweetness,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, conqueror of carnal passions,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, terror of devils,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, merciful prop to the penitents,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, refuge of sinners,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, providence of the poor,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, console of the afflicted,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, example of all perfection,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, ark of holiness,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, imitator of the purity of the Angels,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, cherub of wisdom,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, seraph of love,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, our holy patriarch,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, our sweet light,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, our mighty protector,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, our guide in the ways of God,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, our refuge,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, emulator of the Angels,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, imitator of the Apostles,
Saint Francis, sharer in the glory of the Martyrs,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, glory of holy confessors,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, teacher and director of virgins,
pray for us.
Saint Francis, glorious fellow citizen of all the Saints,
pray for us.

Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world,
Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world,
Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us, O Lord.

Learning Intention: We are learning to develop our understanding of how we can honour the Saints.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I record a Litany to Saint Francis using Screencastify.

Dear heavenly father, thank you for helping my family!

Learning Intention: We are learning to write a prayer.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I record a prayer of thanks to God for what he has done for us using Blabberize.

Saint Paul's name means small in Latin!

Learning Intention: We are learning about the famous and influential people in the early church community.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I find key information to answer key questions about Peter and Paul using screencastify.

Mary went to heaven because she is the mother of Jesus, God’s only son!

Learning Intention: We are learning about the Assumption of Mary.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I present 6 key information about the Assumption of Mary using Thinglink.