Religious Education

Ash Wednesday

Wednesday, March 5th

A paraliturgy will be held at 2:30 in the SJV Church. All parents are welcome to attend.

School Mass

Our next school Mass is Thursday, 27th March, at 9.15 am.

Christian Meditation

This year at SJV we have introduced Christian Meditation before morning prayer, and the children have really embraced this new form of prayer. Meditation has always been part of the Christian tradition. In the world today, there has been a renewed interest in the practice of meditation as a form of silent personal prayer. This could be due to the increased need for silence and stillness in the midst of our busy lives. 

How it works at SJV

• Two minutes of quiet, relaxing music is played prior to the start at 8.50pm. This is a signal to get the students seated and focused—not to start meditation.
• When the music stops, a chime sound signals that meditation is beginning.
• There is no music during the meditation. It is silent!
• Silence follows. Students can pray with a mantra, “Maranatha”, meaning “Come Lord” or use the focus provided for the day.
• Prep & Year 1 students meditate for 1-2 minutes 
• Year 2 to Year 4 students meditate  for 2-3 minutes
• Years 5 & 6 students meditate for 3-4 minutes
• Another chime sound signals the end of quiet meditation and the start of prayer time.

Dates for 2025

Confirmation will be celebrated at St Patrick's Cathedral Melbourne on Thursday, 28th August 2025, at 6:00 pm.

First Communion will be celebrated at St. John Vianney's Church on Sunday, June 15th, at 9:00 am.

Special Work in 1/2 KK

The children in 1/2 KK have been learning about being a part of God's family.