Religious Education News
Congratulations on completing your first reconciliation!
This is a significant milestone in your spiritual journey.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation, often referred to as confession, is a central practice in the Catholic Church. It involves a person admitting their sins to a priest, who, acting in the person of Christ, offers forgiveness and penance.
Some individuals may feel fear or shame when considering confession. This can be due to feelings of guilt, embarrassment, or a misunderstanding of the sacrament. However, the Church emphasizes God's infinite mercy and the transformative power of forgiveness.
The sacrament offers an opportunity for spiritual renewal and healing. By acknowledging one's sins and receiving absolution, individuals can experience a sense of peace and reconciliation with God and others.
What is Reconciliation?
CHRISTMAS IN A
SHOE-BOX-2024
Christmas will soon be upon us, yet again! Every year Columba families have helped bring joy and hope to less fortunate children and families within our local community, through our Catholic Social Justice initiative, “Christmas in a Shoe-box Appeal”.
We are seeking to assist families through donations of gifts for children and adults. Last year’s contribution was incredibly successful with over 100 gifts donated to this most worthy cause and we are again asking families to be involved in this simple, hands-on project while focusing on the true meaning of Christmas. This is a real opportunity to encourage our children to reach out to others.
If your family would like to be involved in this thoughtful and generous project, simply shop for a gift and place it in a box or gift bag. Then label the gift with the age and gender of the person you think it would suit.
If you are unable to assist, you might consider donating some festive non-perishable goods for Christmas hampers.
I thank you for considering this hope filled project as a way of giving thanks for what we have and keeping in mind Jesus Christ, God’s greatest gift.
Step 1
Shoe Box/Christmas box
Use an empty shoe box/Christmas box or bag.
Step 2
Fill With Gifts
Fill the box with a variety of gifts or single gift. Please note: we have been asked to secure the box with a ribbon or elastic band rather than wrapping them as St Vincent de Paul often add donated vouchers to the boxes.
Step 3
Drop Off
Write a gender and age label on each shoe box lid and drop off at Columba before Friday December 6th when we will present our gifts to a representative of our local St Vincent de Paul chapter.
