The Chronicle

On Thursday, Junior 4 performed their class assembly to the school and parents. The theme was Advent and Junior 4 helped to celebrate the spirit of hope, peace, joy and love as we began our journey through this special season. We talked about the meaning of Advent, and how John the Baptist called people to prepare the way for the Lord. We also looked at how different cultures celebrate Christmas throughout the world, and we talked about Operation Christmas Child. Junior 4 shared their hopes for the future and also explained the Year for Prayer which we are now in. We even managed to sing Away In A Manger and Feliz Navidad!

After learning about the special people who lived during Jesus' lifetime, Junior 2 have been talking about Saints in RE - the special people who lived after Jesus' death. We learnt a lot about different Saints and how they are excellent role models at teaching people to live lives of goodness. Each group chose a Saint, shared their Saint's prayer and told us facts about the life of their Saint. They included St Therese de Lisieux, St Bernadette, St George, St Patrick, St Mary and St Nicholas. Needless to say, Saint Nicholas was a very popular choice!

During the Monday Mission assembly, Mr Duigan introduced the first candle on the Advent wreath. Togeter with pupils in Junior 6, he talked about the season of Advent being a time of preparing ourselves for the anniversary of the birth of Jesus. Pupils suggested this could also mean a time of being organised, of thinking ahead and of being ready. The shape of the wreath was also explained as being a circle to represent God's love for us, which will never end, and the green leaves representing life everlasting. As the Hope candle was lit, we celebrated the Hope we have in Jesus. 

Mr Duigan then explained that in preparation for the 2025 'Pilgrims of Hope' Jubilee, Pope Francis has designated 2024 as a Year for Prayer, which started at the beginning of Advent. During this year, we are encouraged to deepen our commitment to prayer and to accompany others in their own prayer life, as well as going back to basics to reflect on how and why we pray.

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Weekly Mission

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Children's Liturgy

Second Sunday of Advent (Year B)
John the Baptist prepared people for the coming of Jesus by baptising them. How do we prepare for the coming of Jesus at Christmas? How do people around the world prepare?

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