MKempleGod gave himself to the world, not as a powerful king but as a tiny baby. He brought a message of peace and humility to a world that needed it more than ever. Think this week about the peace in our world. Does everybody live in the peaceful communities that we do?
This week let’s try and remember that during Advent we are called to bring the peace of Christ to everyone we meet.
Notices for The Becket
- You are all invited to The Becket School for the Advent Liturgy led by the 6th Form Chaplaincy Team on Thursday 13th December at 7pm. It will be a great way to prepare for Advent in an active way and will be followed by delicious refreshments from our Lourdes Team!
- This Friday in school we will have a Reconciliation Morning in the Chapel and you are all welcome to be a part of it! Please sign up via the spreadsheet that your Form Tutor has been emailed and if you have not made your First Reconciliation in a Catholic Church then you are still very welcome to come down and to use the opportunity to talk to the priest and to bring some peace to your life in that way.
- Join us for Mass on Friday at 12:15 in the Chapel!
- We will have our first Lourdes Meeting for Y12 and Y13 students in the Chapel at 12:15 on Wednesday – if you’re thinking of going to Lourdes but haven’t paid your deposit yet then come along anyway!
- Advent Reconciliation Services, all start at 7:30pm:
- Mon 17th Dec, Holy Spirit Parish, West Bridgford
- Tues 18th Dec, St Anne’s, Radcliffe on Trent
- Weds 19th Dec, Sacred Heart, Carlton
- Thurs 20th Dec, Good Shepherd, Arnold
- All Saints’ invite you to their Carol Service on Monday 17th December at 6pm followed by drinks and mince pies afterwards!
Notices for All Saints'
- You are all invited to The Becket School for the Advent Liturgy led by the 6th Form Chaplaincy Team on Thursday 13th December at 7pm. It will be a great way to prepare for Advent in an active way and will be followed by delicious refreshments from our Lourdes Team!
- Advent Reconciliation Services, all start at 7:30pm:
- Mon 17th Dec, Holy Spirit Parish, West Bridgford
- Tues 18th Dec, St Anne’s, Radcliffe on Trent
- Weds 19th Dec, Sacred Heart, Carlton
- Thurs 20th Dec, Good Shepherd, Arnold
- All Saints’ invite you to their Carol Service on Monday 17th December at 6pm followed by drinks and mince pies afterwards!
Notices for Trinity
- You are all invited to The Becket School for the Advent Liturgy led by the 6th Form Chaplaincy Team on Thursday 13th December at 7pm. It will be a great way to prepare for Advent in an active way and will be followed by delicious refreshments from our Lourdes Team!
- Advent Reconciliation Services, all start at 7:30pm:
- Mon 17th Dec, Holy Spirit Parish, West Bridgford
- Tues 18th Dec, St Anne’s, Radcliffe on Trent
- Weds 19th Dec, Sacred Heart, Carlton
- Thurs 20th Dec, Good Shepherd, Arnold
- All Saints’ invite you to their Carol Service on Monday 17th December at 6pm followed by drinks and mince pies afterwards!
Notices for Christ the King
- You are all invited to The Becket School for the Advent Liturgy led by the 6th Form Chaplaincy Team on Thursday 13th December at 7pm. It will be a great way to prepare for Advent in an active way and will be followed by delicious refreshments from our Lourdes Team!
- Advent Reconciliation Services, all start at 7:30pm:
- Mon 17th Dec, Holy Spirit Parish, West Bridgford
- Tues 18th Dec, St Anne’s, Radcliffe on Trent
- Weds 19th Dec, Sacred Heart, Carlton
- Thurs 20th Dec, Good Shepherd, Arnold
- All Saints’ invite you to their Carol Service on Monday 17th December at 6pm followed by drinks and mince pies afterwards!
We start with the Sign of the Cross.
We end by making the Sign of the Cross.
We start with the Sign of the Cross.
Peace can mean different things to different people.
Some may think ‘peace and quiet’ others ‘peace and not war’.
At this time of year are we too ‘busy’ to find peace?
Are we too busy to welcome into our lives the Prince of Peace – Jesus?
Please watch this video clip and think about where you can find some peace this Advent.
Where will you find some peace this Advent?
We end with the Sign of the Cross.
We start with the Sign of the Cross.
One charity that is always striving for peace in our world is CAFOD. Through times of war or natural disasters CAFOD and its partners works hard to bring Gods love, joy, hope and peace to those who need it most.
Read this CAFOD prayer together as a form then spend some time discussing what we can do to help bring peace to global community, add your ideas to the comments box below.
The gift of peace – CAFOD
May God give wisdom and courage
to those who work for peace.
We pray that their efforts may be blessed,
that they may bring an end to violence
and solace and stability to suffering peoples.May the gift of peace permeate all troubled souls,
convert all who live by violence
and comfort all children who live in menacing situations,
that the freedom to enjoy life and grow in safety may be theirs.And may each one of us know
peace of mind and heart,
peace of body and spirit,
peace of community and world.Holy Spirit of Peace, grant our prayer.
Amen.
We end with the Sign of the Cross.
We start with the Sign of the Cross.
One way we can bring some Peace into our lives this Advent in through the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Please watch this video that explains it a little further.
Before we receive this Sacrament we need to take some time to look at our own lives and how we can make changes for the better.
Take some time to slowly read these questions and answe them in your head.
This is called an Examination of Conscience …
Have I prayed recently?
Have I asked the Holy Spirit to help me whenever I have been tempted to sin?
Have I asked the Holy Spirit to help me do what is right?Have I been respectful to my parents?
Have I lied or been deceitful to them or to others?
Have I been arrogant, stubborn or rebellious?
Have I talked back to adults?
Have I been moody?
Have I been selfish toward my parents, brothers, and sisters, teachers, or my friends and schoolmates?
Did I get angry at them?
Have I held grudges or not forgiven others?
Have I treated others with respect or have I made fun of them and called them names?
Have I been helpful and loving towards my family?
HaveI been kind and generous with my friends?
If you feel like changes need to be made, now is the perfect time. Try getting to Confession this Advent season. Your local church will have times on their website.
We end with the Sign of the Cross.
We start with the Sign of the Cross.
As always we take time in our week to listen to Sunday’s Gospel.
We end with the Sign of the Cross.