As we move towards the end of Term 4, we recognise the joy that many feel about the impending Christmas break and the well-deserved rest for our students and staff.  As a Catholic community we look forward to the coming of the Lord at Christmas and celebrating the joy of Christ's presence in our lives.  The Advent Season, which begins on Sunday, is the passage of time in which we celebrate the coming of Jesus and set out on a spiritual journey to find the fullness of life in Jesus.  Around the school Nativity scenes are present to serve as a reminder of the simplicity of Christ's birth and a way to open our hearts to the simple grace of Christmas and the precious gift that God gave us in Jesus. 

Pope Francis' Apostolic Letter Admirabile Signum highlighted the importance  and meaning of the Nativity scene in a modern word.  He calls on us to "Open our hearts to this simple grace, so that from our wonderment a humble prayer may arise:  a prayer of thanksgiving to God, who wished to share with us his all, and thus never to leave us alone."  

Link to the entire Apostolic Letter Admirabile Signum:

In Religious Studies classes over the next three weeks, students will engage in faith-based Advent activities to heighten their awareness of Christmas imagery, symbols and traditions.  This will end with us considering the needs of others in the Advent season and creating Christmas Cards for members of our local community.  

Tanille Gardner
Leader of Learning - Religious Education