Year 2 have been working on prayers of Thanksgiving. Using a Eucharistic Prayer for inspiration they created their own prayers of Thanks giving.
Cian’s Prayer of Thanks
God our Father,
I praise you for my friends and family for their love and friendship.
I praise you for school and parish and for the help and light that shine upon us.
We know that you are good and hold us in the palm of your hands.
Following Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday we move into the 40 days of Lent. The season of Lent reminds us of Jesus’ 40 days of fasting and prayer in the wilderness, where he grew stronger through resisting various temptations.
The more we become familiar with the Word of God, the more we can become strengthened.
Lent is a ‘powerful’ season, a turning point that can foster change in each of us.
Let us deny ourselves something every day to help others.’
Pope Francis
To help children understand the Easter story, every year we present our version of Jesus’ last days, his death and resurrection. Last year we performed this outside in the open air. Please join us this year, as Year 2, helped by Reception and Year 1, present St Joseph’s Easter Service on the last Tuesday of term at 1:30 PM in St Joseph’s Church.
Thanks to those parents and friends who were able to join me to plan events for the next two terms. If you were unable to make today please get involved with events we have planned. We will next meet on Monday 1st April.
Lots of ideas were discussed and we have penciled in the following:
Thursday 4th April
Family Quiz evening at an earlier start (6:00pm) Margam Parish Hall.
Please bring a plate of food to share. We will need help with refreshments on this evening.
Friday 12 th April 2019
Easter Egg hunt- if your child has an allergy please remind staff.
Easter Bonnet parade 1:30 PM
Family Walk and Sandcastle building Sunday May 19th at 12:00 -Noon (after Mass)
19th May 2019 Beach – weather permitting. Refreshments for children has been a great success in the past.
7th June 2019
Jazz Up my scooter/ bike – raising money for CAFOD. Bring your decorated scooter or bike to school. A parade will take place PM.
28th June School Fete
Tues 2nd July:
Sports Day
Next Meeting: Monday 1st April 2019. Maybe Missio Ambassadors could come and share their idea for a Beach Clean at this meeting.
To ensure smooth running of this group, it would be helpful to appoint a Secretary and Chair. Those who attended today are forming a Whats App group to keep in touch. Please consider whether you would be willing to help.
Many thanks again,
Ms Beaumont
The sun shone briefly as the whole school took part in pancake races this morning. Children were very resourceful and had lots of fun attempting to toss pancakes and race. Maybe some practise at home would help?
Religious Education
Spring Term 2019
Come and See at home
Dear Parent(s)/Carer(s),
This term we will be studying the three themes of Local Church (Community), Eucharist (Relating) and Lent/Easter (Giving). Each class will approach the themes through different topics.
Local church – Community
(Jan/Feb 2019)
Early Years Celebrating – People celebrate in Church
Year 1 Special people – People in the parish family
Year 2 Books – The books used in Church
Eucharist – Relating
(Feb/Mar 2019)
Early Years Gathering – Parish family gathers to celebrate the Eucharist
Year 1 Meals – Mass, Jesus’ special meal
Year 2 Thanksgiving – Mass, a special time to thank God
Lent/Easter – Giving
(Mar/Apr 2019)
Early Year Growing – Looking forward to Easter
Year 1 Change – Lent: a time for change
Year 2 Opportunities – Lent: an opportunity to start anew
Try something at home… Suggestions for home activities
Explore the Diocesan website, looking at the number of churches, and finding out about our bishop, Bishop Tom.
Read Bible stories together or encourage older children to read a child’s Bible.
Suggestions for home activities:
Look through the family photograph album to help the children remember important events and special people in their lives.
Discuss how we come together for special celebrations.
Suggestions for home activities
As a family talk about how you are going to practice self-control and self-giving for the rest of the season of Lent. You may decide to give up biscuits or cakes and donate the money to a charity.
If you have an older child provide him/her with an opportunity to take part in The Stations of the Cross. Ask your child/ren how the school is focusing on Lent and self-giving.
IMPORTANT DATES THIS TERM
Mary, the Holy Mother of God
1 January
The Epiphany of the lord
6 January
The Baptism of the lord
13 January
The Presentation of the Lord
2 February
Ash Wednesday
6 March
St Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
19 March
The annunciation of the Lord
25 March
PALM SUNDAY of the Passion of the Lord
14 April
Maundy Thursday
18 April
Good Friday
19 April
Easter Sunday
21 April
Pope Francis’ message this Lent:
Nobody, no situation and no place
is beyond God’s care
Dear Mums and Dads, Aunties, Uncles, Staff, brothers and sisters,
Missio have met today and decided that during Lent we would like to do something different! Missio have suggested that together as a Catholic community we might:
Together we have decided to rise to the challenge of walking 10,000 steps a day during Lent. We would like everyone to join us ‘Doing something different’, getting fit and raising money for Missions in Peru (Father Giovanni) and Mission Together.
We thought it would be fun to do this together and are hoping that our whole community will join us in this adventure.
Please fill in the promise below asap and send donations in by Monday 8th April.
Thanks, Missio
