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. Rachael Croker

FOCUS VALUE OF COMPASSION

COMPASSION – making a difference in our school, our homes and the world.

We are continuing to learn about the value of COMPASSION at St Mary’s.

What is the meaning of Compassion?

  • Compassion is MORE than sympathy (more than feeling sorry for someone)
  • Compassion is MORE than empathy (more than suffering WITH someone)
  • COMPASSION is LOVE IN ACTION

 

ACTIONimage001.jpg is what separates compassion from empathy, sympathy, pity, concern, condolence, sensitivity, tenderness, and commiseration. Compassion gets involved. When others keep their distance from those who are suffering, compassion prompts us to act on their behalf.

 

Jesus showed us the true meaning of compassion.

  • He could not walk past anyone who was suffering without stopping to comfort and help (‘Jesus had compassion on them and touched their eyes. Immediately they received their sight and followed him." — Matthew 20:30-34). Do we reach out to help others, especially the poorest of the poor?
  • He welcomed little children (who were considered insignificant in Jesus’ time) when the Apostles tried to shoo them away. Do we welcome EVERYONE?
  • He had mercy on outcasts who everyone else looked down their noses at and called sinners – in fact, Jesus even ate dinner with them. Do we have mercy rather than judge and condemn?
  • Jesus even had compassion for those who crucified him…some of his last words were for them… “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” Do we forgive or hold grudges?
  • Jesus' very presence in the world is the ultimate act of compassion. We did not deserve His sacrifice, but because of God's great love, we were treated with compassion and mercy. Are we thankful?

 

JOURNEY WITH JESUS

Year 6 have led very successful Journey with Jesus (JWJ) sessions across all classrooms K-6, this term.

JWJ sessions are an adaptation of the CSYMI Catholic Education program, where our Year 6 leaders take on the role of a Youth Ministry team, spreading the Good News through song, story and action. Congratulations Year 6, you are showing wonderful and inspiring faith leadership.

     

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

Students in Year 6 and 7 have commenced the Sacrament of First Holy Communion.

Session 1 commenced on Wednesday, 20th August, 3:30pm- 4:30pm, in the Year 6 classroom and will continue for the next 3 weeks.

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