Catholic Identity

Creator God, we follow in the footsteps of Jesus, as we walk together on your path of love, hope and faith.

Thank you for the gifts of our school, 

our environment, our families and friends.

May our school be a place of learning, care, welcome and celebration.

Mary our Mother, pray for us.

St Mary of the Cross, pray for us. 

Amen

Religious Education 

Welcome to what promises to be a wonderful, faith-filled year! In 2025, Catholic Education Sandhurst embraces the theme "Pilgrims of Hope," as declared by Pope Francis. This theme invites us to journey together with faith, optimism, and a shared commitment to bringing hope to our communities. 

Throughout the year, we will explore what it means to be Pilgrims of Hope, deepening our understanding of faith, service, and gratitude in our daily lives. We look forward to sharing this journey with our students, families, and the wider school community. This journey began in late 2024 when all students at St Mary’s took part in a special activity, expressing their commitment to this theme by creating individualised hearts. These hearts have come together to form a beautiful welcome display in our front office, symbolising our shared hope and unity as a school community. 

May this year be filled with learning, growth, and the joy of walking together in faith! 

A Reading from PSALM’S 

A reflection and prayer upon reaching the Holy Door after the Pilgrimage to the Lord 

PSALM 122 (121)  

I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord!” Our feet have been standing within your gates, O Jerusalem! Jerusalem, built as a city which is bound firmly together, to which the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, as was decreed for Israel, to give thanks to the name of the Lord. 

There thrones for judgment were set, the thrones of the house of David. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! “May they prosper who love you! Peace be within your walls, and security within your towers!” For my brethren and companions’ sake I will say, “Peace be within you!” For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek your good.