Our Faith - Religious Education

SAVE THE DATES for the Re-Opening of the Cathedral 

Altar Servers - Cathedral Parish

In preparation for the upcoming Cathedral reopening events and the celebration of Christmas, we will be having a reorganisation of the Altar servers in the Cathedral Parish. The reorganisation will ensure that we are complying with all child protection and safeguarding requirements and that there is a uniformity in serving styles with a view to achieving unity in this important area of ministry. If you or your children would like to become an Altar server, (Year 3 and above having made their First Holy Communion) please attend the information session which will be held in the Torreggiani Room (Cathedral Precinct) at 3.30pm on Monday 25 November. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. We look forward to seeing you there!

Fr Damien Locke

Term 4 - Fundraising Activity for Catholic Missions & a school RE  Project- Colour Run December 6th!

A big CONGRATULATIONS to everyone for reaching our $5000 Colour Run target within just one week of the launch! Mrs. B has graciously confirmed she will be slimed on the Colour Run day. 

As of Thursday night, we’ve raised $9,556.00. If we reach $10,000 by Sunday night, a surprise teacher will be slimed on Monday.

A total of 160 students have created profiles, with 85 students actively fundraising. 

Feast of Christ the King - 24th November

This coming Sunday marks the final Sunday of the liturgical year. On this occasion, we commemorate the Solemnity of Christ the King.

The Feast of Christ the King was introduced during a time of political turmoil and rising secularism. In establishing this feast, Pope Pius XI aimed to remind the faithful of Christ’s sovereignty over all earthly rulers and worldly powers. Today, the celebration continues to inspire Christians to see Christ not only as a spiritual leader but as the true King whose teachings transcend human governments and ideologies.

Placed on the last Sunday of the liturgical year, right before Advent, the feast reminds us of the cyclical nature of faith—ending with the reign of Christ and beginning anew with the anticipation of His birth. It serves as a bridge between Ordinary Time and the Advent season, calling on Christians to prepare their hearts to welcome Christ as King and Saviour.

As the liturgical year concludes, this feast offers a moment of spiritual reflection, grounding believers in the knowledge that, despite the challenges and uncertainties of life, Christ’s love and mercy remain constant.

Advent

Advent is the season that precedes Christmas and begins on the 1st of December. It varies in length from 22-28 days. The word “Advent” derives from the Latin word adventus, meaning “coming.” During this season Catholics enter a time of hopeful anticipation and joyful preparation for the celebration of Christmas. Advent and Christmas offer us the opportunity to prayerfully commemorate the birth of Jesus, to become more aware of God’s presence in our everyday lives and to reflect on the second coming of Jesus at the end of time.

CATH FAMILY

Cath Family is a great online resource for families. It assists families by providing them with contemporary and simple home-based rituals for practical faith experiences with children. You can subscribe to a monthly magazine. An easy read. Well worth a look. http://cathfamily.org/

Diocesan Prayer Card

CATHEDRAL PARISH OF SAINT MARY & JOSEPH ARMIDALE 

Administrator Father Damien Locke

Assistant Priest Father Anthony Koppman

armidaleparish@armidale.catholic.org.au

phone 67722218 

Masses

OLA - Our Lady of the Angels Chapel  131 Barney Street

DLS - De La Salle Chapel O'Connor College 39 Kirkwood Street

APH - Armidale Public Hospital Chapel 226 Rusden Street Armidale