St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Taree, emptied the classrooms and filled Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church Taree, to celebrate the Assumption.
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Religious education co-ordinator at St Joseph’s Natasha Brotherton explained the Assumption is a time in history that remembers Mother Mary’s life and her ascension into Heaven, body and soul.
“Catholic’s believe that Mother Mary, along with Jesus Christ ascended into heaven body and soul,” Natasha said.
“The rest of us leave our physical body behind when we die and go to heaven.
“It is a beautiful time when we look at the life of Mary, and her willingness to say ‘Yes’ to God and give birth to his son, Jesus Christ.”
Natasha said it was a special occasion and the school and parish worked together to prepare a beautiful mass.
“The music was meaningful and modern,” she said.
“The singing of ‘Ave Maria’ by student’s Cassidy Donovan and ‘Let it Be’ by Conner Langley was a real highlight.
:The most significant part of the mass was presenting the parish with a painting of Mother Mary.”
Last year, artist Ali Haigh supported Class 5B in creating four paintings, one of which is the painting of Mother Mary. The painting will hang in the church and serve as a reminder of the connection between the school and the parish and the unity of their beliefs.
“This painting represents the youth and innocence of Mary when she said yes to God and her continued faith in Him.
“We could all learn so much from her. This beautiful young woman, who will forever beam light, hope, love and protection for all those who call out to her in need. A young woman who bravely said yes when God called. A teenager, who trusted, loved and was obedient to God throughout her entire life.”
“This day was quite remarkable and we are all hoping there will be many more days like this. The Catholic Church kept its beautiful traditions but shook the walls of heaven with the joy and singing of the children.
“I pray this is only the beginning of what could be a dynamic and uplifting change for the church.”