Our St Monica’s Way will continue to be a big focus for our school community. This year we are going to explore the St Monica’s Way and how, when we live our footsteps, we come to know Jesus.

As a Catholic Community we journey in faith in the footsteps of St Monica.

RESPECT. RESILIENCE, ENAGAGEMENT, GROWTH

For myself, others and our surroundings,

So that we come to know Jesus.

To do this, our theme this year is ‘Who do you say I am?’. This is taken from the Gospel of Mark. Jesus asks this question of Peter and the disciples. They reply with a variety of answers. Jesus is asking us all this question and with the help of our St Monica’s way, we will be able to connect more deeply with our faith to come to know Jesus more fully.

Through our footsteps, drawing on the charism of St Monica, we will continue to explore our footsteps each term:

Term 1: Respect

Term 2: Resilience

Term 3: Engagement

Term 4: Growth

Coming to know Jesus – Who do you say I am?

This week Mrs Stonham shares her current image of Jesus and a little about her relationship with Jesus.

Mrs Stonham, who do you say Jesus is?

This is a great question to think about and I have enjoyed reflecting on who Jesus is for me in my life at the moment. I like to think that Jesus is right beside me, protecting me. I know that he has my back – I just need to be still and trust in Him. So, the word that comes to my mind is protector and friend.

Do you have an image of Jesus you can share with us?

My image of Jesus changes from time to time. But recently I came across the following image. I liked that there is an element of the Holy Trinity in this and that Jesus is standing strong with his arms and hands out, palms facing outward, like he is saying, “here I am, I am with you.”

Thank you, Mrs Stonham, for sharing with us this week! Stay tuned to find out who will be sharing their thoughts on ‘Coming to Know Jesus – Who do you say I am?’