Mk 10:17 -30

This week's scriptures highlight that the choices we make reveal what we consider to be most important in our lives. The person who has received wisdom chooses God above every other treasure. The man who spoke with Jesus chose to keep what he treasured rather than give it up to be in relationship with Jesus. The wisdom of God shows us that, in giving up the very things we cling to, we are greatly rewarded. God’s word assists us to cut through our selfishness and discover what it is God wants us to do. We are called to have a relationship with Jesus. Moving into a relationship with Jesus involves praying for wisdom to make choices that bring us closer to him. The right choices bring us to salvation. The challenging part of this is that we need to free ourselves from the things that bind us. What choices can you make in your life to bring yourself to a closer relationship with Jesus? How can this impact your life?

Christmas Card Design Competition

The Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Office has announced a Christmas Card Competition open for all students who would like to participate and the winning designs will be used for publicity purposes. 

Theme: the cards are to be based on the following scripture quote

“...they saw the child with Mary his mother;

and they knelt down and paid him homage.

Then, opening their treasure chests they offered him gifts

of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.”  (Mt 2:11)

Criteria: 

• Only religious images are to be used, not Santa, Christmas trees or presents
• The artwork must not be decorated with such things as leaves, cotton wool, sparkles etc
• There are to be no words used in the design
• The artwork must be completed on the Entry Form
  

The entry form will be available for your child to download on Google Classroom. If they are attending school they are able to collect an entry form from their class teacher or from Mrs Rickwood. For all enquiries please email srickwood@stmtraralgon.catholic.edu.au

Due Date: all entries must be handed to Mrs Rickwood by Tuesday 19th October at the latest.