Religious Education Coordinator's Page

Welcome to the 2025 school year. I am very excited to be taking on the role of Acting Religious Education Coordinator at Catherine McAuley. I welcome all new families to our McAuley community and look forward to seeing you at many of our community events throughout 2025.

Pilgrims of Hope 2025 Jubilee

This year is exciting as we celebrate the Year of Jubilee for the Catholic Church. Pope Francis has called this Jubilee Year "Pilgrims of Hope", inviting us to renew our hope in the love God has for us, no matter who we are. The Jubilee is a year-long, grace-filled celebration, inviting us to reflect on our faith, renew our commitment to God, and experience boundless mercy. Celebrated every 25 years, the Jubilee holds profound spiritual, ecclesial, and social significance, offering a unique opportunity for all God’s people – each and every person – to strengthen their faith and share and shape hope in the world.

Feast of the Presentation (Blessing of Candles) Parish Mass

On Sunday the 2nd of February, members of our Student Leadership Team attended the annual Candlemas at St. Mary’s Church where all of our school candles were blessed. We are reminded through this Mass that Jesus is the light, leading us throughout our days.

Dates for your Diary

OPENING SCHOOL MASS - Week 3

We warmly invite you to join us for our Opening School Mass for all students in K - Year 6. This Mass is a special faith celebration to mark the start of the school year. The Mass will be followed by a Badging Ceremony for the 2025 Student Leadership Team.

When: Thursday 20th February, 2025

Time: 9:30am

Where: St Joseph’s Church

We hope you can join us!

REAL TALK SEMINARS - Week 4

Real Talk experts will be visiting our school in Week 4 of this Term. Real Talk spends time with primary school students in Years 5 and 6, and assists parents and teachers to lay a firm foundation on the important topics of personal identity and development, self worth, good choices, relationships and sexuality. You are invited to a parent information session during Week 4. Dates and times are to be confirmed. 

MINI VINNIES PANCAKE DAY - Week 5

Our lovely Mini Vinnies will provide us with pancakes on this day to commemorate Shrove Tuesday. More information will be shared with you as details are finalised.

ASH WEDNESDAY MASS AND LITURGY - Week 5

Please join us for Ash Wednesday Mass and/or Liturgy to celebrate the beginning of Lent on Wednesday 5th March.

Students from Year 3 - 6 will be attending a combined Mass with St. Mary's School in St. Mary's Church at 12:00pm.

At 2:00pm Year 2 will lead K-2 in an Ash Wednesday Liturgy in Kenna Hall.

HOLY WEEK ACTIVITIES - Week 10

Catherine McAuley will celebrate Holy Week in Week 10 this Term. More information will follow as plans are finalised. 

PARISH MASS

Each Thursday one grade of students attend the 9:30am Parish Mass in St. Joseph's Church. Please note that this Mass is organised and run by our Parish. Children from Catherine McAuley attend these Masses to form a connection with fellow parishoners within our Church. All families are welcome to attend.

Week 5 - Year 5

Week 6 - Year 4

Week 7 - Year 3

Week 8 - Year 2

Week 9 - Year 1

Have a fabulous fortnight!