RE NEWS
‘Forming lives of faith, hope and love in the light of Jesus Christ’.
CLASSROOM LEARNING SHOWCASE
Our Year 2 students this term have been learning about Stewardship and what it means to look after our environment. Through a deeper look into the Creation Story, they explored the different things we can look after in our world and created informative displays showcasing how they can be part a more sustainable and better world for the future! What an AMAZING effort!
SACRAMENT OF HOLY EUCHARIST
Our celebration of the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist will be Sunday June 2nd 2024. Here are a few reminders as you begin to prepare your family for this day:
- Our celebration takes place at Our Lady's Church in Craigieburn, next to our School.
- Mass begins at 2pm with students processing in with the celebrating priest
- Students receiving their First Holy Eucharist are asked to dress formally as this is a very special occasion.
- Families will be allocated half a row for immediate family (approximately 5-6 people including the child). Any invited guests should not take up another family's allocated seating and are limited to seating available without a reserved sign.
- All guests attending the celebration are reminded that this is celebration takes place in a Sacred Space and a prayerful reverence and silence is expected during those times in the Mass.
- Food, drink, photos and video are not permitted. We have our own photographer to capture these special moments.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
With the Sacrament of First Eucharist just a week away, we look forward to our next Sacrament together as a School and Parish Community: CONFIRMATION.
We have begun preparations for students in Year 6 who will be receiving the Holy Spirit within their loves at a celebration with the Bishop at Mass. A notice was sent out to each child in Year 6 with:
- Information regarding the Sacrament
- Commonly Asked Questions
- Special dates
- Times of Masses in the Parish and
- A link to the enrolment form
Please note that only students who have received the Sacrament of Reconciliation in 2021 or 2022 and have been enrolled into the Sacrament preparation via the link will be able to participate in this Sacrament in August.
To enrol in the Sacrament of Confirmation, please click on this LINK
2024 SACRAMENTAL DATES
Important Dates for each Sacrament will be added closer to the times.
Sacrament of First Holy Eucharist - Year 4
- First Communion Celebration: Sunday 2nd of June 2024 at 2:00 pm
Sacrament of Confirmation - Year 6
- Student Retreat Day: Wednesday 7th August 8.50am - 3pm
- Sign up & Presentation Weekend: 10th or 11th of August 2024 - Attend any of the Parish Masses
- Family Faith Night: Thursday 15th August 7pm
- Confirmation Celebration: Sunday 18th of August 2024 at 1:30 pm
We celebrate the Holy Trinity at Mass this weekend. It is our opportunity to shout out "YES I BELIEVE" in acknowledging that out faith is made of 3 parts of the one God: God the FATHER, God the SON and God the HOLY SPIRIT. All of which nourish and guide us to continue the Mission of the Church. How will you acknowledge the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit in your life today?
May God bless you and keep you,
Mr Angelo Iacopino
aiacopino@olps.vic.edu.au