Sacrament of Confirmation

Congratulations to our Year 5 students Maddie, Elsie, Olivia, Gabby, Emmett, and Chase who received the Sacrament of Confirmation last weekend. We pray for the children listed below, who will receive this precious gift this weekend. May they all be guided, nourished, and comforted by the Holy Spirit throughout their lives.

Happy Spring Holidays

Spring is a time for renewal. Flowers begin to bloom, leaves begin to bud, birds return to sing, the sun arrives earlier and lingers longer. Spring-cleaning is a long-held tradition that comes naturally at this time of renewal as we shed the darkness and coldness of winter and embrace the bright colourful lightness of spring.

Spring is also a great time to do some ‘interior’ renewal as well. we could all benefit from renewing our hearts and minds.

Have we been clinging to thoughts, grudges, behaviours, habits, or attitudes that we no longer want, that darken our lives or no longer serve us? If so, spring is a good time to get rid of them.

Frequently the secret to cleaning out these feelings is forgiveness. Just as we clean our windows to allow the beautiful light to shine though, we could clean up an attitude of unforgiveness and holding grudges to allow in peace, joy and light.

20 Things to bring peace, joy and light these Spring Holidays

• Compliment three people every day.
• Watch a sunrise/sunset.
• Be the first to say "Hello."
• Treat everyone as you want to be treated.
• Never give up on anybody; miracles happen.
• Forget the Jones’s.
• Remember someone’s name.
• Pray not for things, but for wisdom and courage.
• Be tough-minded, but tender hearted.
• Be kinder than you have to be.
• Don’t forget that a person’s greatest emotional need is to feel appreciated.
• Keep your promises.
• Show cheerfulness even when you don’t feel it.
• Let go of grudges – YOU are the only one who suffers from them.
• Forgive, forgive and FORGIVE
• Leave everything better than you found it.
• Don’t rain on other people’s parades.
• Don’t waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
• Keep some things to yourself. Don’t promote havoc by gossiping or putting down people.
• Remember that you are a unique, unrepeatable and loved creation.