Newsletter Week 2 Term 4 2024

Hi Everyone, 

 Faith in Focus

As we approach World Teachers' Day, we pause to reflect on teachers and their important role in the lives of those they teach.  

For teachers in Catholic schools, teaching often feels like a true vocation inspired by Jesus, the ultimate educator. In the Gospels, He is referred to as Teacher or "Rabboni" 60 times, demonstrating His role as a guide filled with love and wisdom. 

 The level of commitment and compassion of the teachers at Corpus Christi always humbles me.  I want to thank our teaching staff, their dedication, passion, and support of our students in faith and education is truly a gift.

World Teachers Day - NSW Teaching Gems Map

For World Teachers' Day in NSW, NESA is inviting school communities to go on a treasure hunt for teaching gems in NSW. A gem is a teacher you care about, past or present, who motivates and inspires you and others. 

How to pin gems on the NSW Teaching Map 

Click on the Message button (link below) to give a shout out to a teacher in your community. Add your school's postcode to make sure your gem is pinned in the right spot! Type in your teacher’s initials and a short personal message. 

You will not be asked for your name, email address or any personal information. All submissions are anonymous. Please note submissions for the teaching map close 10am, Monday 28 October. You will still be able to view the map and messages after this date.  

https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/.../world-teachers.../ 

Period Positivity

We are excited to launch the Period Positivity initiative from the Diocese. See information below, we will share more information before commencing in Week 4.

Halloween, All Saints and All Souls Day

Teachers have been hearing quite a number of children who are excited about the prospect of celebrating Halloween. The prospect of dressing up and eating treats is very enticing. When asked if they also knew what other special days we are celebrating in the Church calendar, students weren't so sure.

Parents we need your help to teach your children about our special days and beliefs. Perhaps take the excitement of Halloween to remind your child that after Halloween comes All Saints and All Souls Days.

All Saints, a day when we can remember all the holy men, women and children who have died after living lives based on the teachings of Jesus.

All Souls, a day when we remember and can pray especially for those who have died. Both days are important to the Church community.

Origins of Halloween

"Halloween" is a name that means nothing by itself. It is a contraction of "All Hallows Eve," and it describes the vigil of All Hallows Day, more commonly known today as All Saints Day. ("Hallow," as a noun, is an old English word for saint. As a verb, it means to make something holy or to honour it as holy.)

All Saints Day, November 1, as a feast and the vigil have been celebrated since the early eighth century, when they were instituted by Pope Gregory III in Rome.

                           Helpful Tips for Family Discussion

All Saints Day

• We honour/celebrate but do not worship these heroes of the Christian Faith.
• The lives of saints are one way that God teaches us how to live a good life.
• We thank God for the saints, who are models for us how to live Jesus’ teaching.

All Souls Day

• Is a day to remember fellow Christians who have died.
• Our prayers for them, especially in the Mass, can help them on their way to God.

WE INVITE PARENTS AND CARERS TO JOIN OUR INFANTS CLASSES FOR MASS ON FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER AT 9:15a.m  TO CELEBRATE ALL SAINTS DAY.