St Mary's Primary School Crookwell
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Wade St
Crookwell NSW 2583
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Email: office.stmarysc@cg.catholic.edu.au
Phone: 02 4832 1592

Religious Education with Mrs. Skelly

Remembrance Day

God of love and peace,

We bring our thanks today for the peace and security we enjoy.

We remember those who faithfully served their country in time of war

and we pray for them.

We remember those who are still serving, and we pray for them and their families.

We pray for the day to come soon when there is no war, only peace.

This we pray in the name of Jesus who gave his life for the sake of the world:

Jesus Christ, our example of peace. Amen.

We are young and we are free,

we are brave, and we are strong in the face of any challenge.

We can truly make a difference.

We will strive to rise above. 

We will make the most of the opportunity to live, to learn,

to spread kindness and love. 

Let this be our commitment – to be the best that we can be

and strive for peace in our homes and our world.

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CATHOLIC MISSION - Socktober Friday

Despite the weather, last Friday’s Socktober event was a great success. The students participated eagerly in the making of their sock-balls. In their attempts to use these balls to play sport, it quickly became obvious how lucky we are here in Australia to be able to afford such simple items as proper soccer balls. We had a lot of fun, but most importantly we raised awareness about – and well-needed funds for - those in our world who cannot afford such simple pleasures as a soccer ball.

Here’s what our students had to say…

  • ‘We made sockballs out of old Tshirts, garbage bags, bubble wrap and lots of string. It was hard and they kept breaking.’
  • ‘I learnt that poor kids can’t just go to the shops and buy a toy.’
  • ‘It made me think about the kids in poor countries who have to make their own toys.
  • ‘The kids in Thailand don’t have much but they use their imagination and make the most out of life.’
  • ‘Even though kids are poor, I admire them because they don’t give up.’
  • ‘I’m glad we raised money for the kids who don’t have the things that we have.’
  • ‘I’m glad we got to help the poor people like Jesus wants us to.’

Let us always strive to follow Jesus and work for JUSTICE in our world so that all may have what they need.

35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ Matthew 25:35-36