Education in Faith

Advent 2026

As we journey toward Christmas, our school community has been joyfully entering into the season of Advent, a sacred time in the Catholic Church when we prepare our hearts for the birth of Jesus. Throughout the last weeks of school, students will be learning about the four candles of the Advent wreath and the special themes they represent.

Hope – In the first week of Advent, students reflected on the hope that Christ brings into the world. They discussed how we can share hope with others through prayer, kindness and trusting in God’s promises.

Peace – During the second week, classes will explore what it means to be peacemakers. Students learned that true peace comes from Christ and considered ways they can create peace in their friendships, families and classrooms.

Joy – The third week of Advent, marked by the rose candle, invites us to rejoice. Students will talk about the joy that comes from knowing God’s love and looked at how they can share joy with others through gratitude, generosity and service.

Love – In the final week, students will focus on love—the greatest gift of all. They will explore how God’s love was shown to us through the birth of Jesus and how we are called to show this same love in our daily lives through compassion, inclusion and care for others.

Through prayer, reflection, classroom activities and adding to our Avent banners that will be displayed in the Church, our students have been deepening their understanding of Advent and preparing spiritually for the celebration of Christ’s birth. It is wonderful to see our young people embracing the true meaning of this season with faith and enthusiasm.

Jubilee Mural

Out Jubilee, Hope, mural has finally been completed with Silvio adding the 'Pilgrims of Hope' logo. I would like to thank everyone that was involved, students, staff, family members and the parsih community, it certainly was  a combined effort.

Class and Whole School Masses for Term Four

Thank you for your atttendance at our class masses in the Chapel this year. It has been wonderful to be able to celebrate mass with the families of our students. 

The Prep Children will gather in the Church on  Thursday, December 11th  from 9:00 – 10:00am to celebrate The Nativity. 

Year 6 Graduation Mass Celebration 

Thursday, December 11th 

5:00 – 7:00pm

End of year Thanksgiving Mass in the Church

Friday December 12th 9:15- 10:30am

*Please no coffee to be brought in the church

Save the date:

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on Thursday the 26th of March at 7pm at St.Patrick's Cathedral, East Melbourne.

St. Vinnies Christmas Hampers

Thank you so much for your contributions so far  to our Christmas Hampers. Some classes have alreadly filled two baskets, which Amazing. Check the use by date on the food and toys are to be new. The hampers will be collected on Wednesday the 3rd of December. 

Thank for your generosity.

Corinne Davis

Education in Faith Leader

Marianne Condon 

Sacramental Coordinator

Christmas Carols

🎉 Mark your calendars, everyone! 📅 Sunday 14 December: 3.00pm - 6.00pm

Get in the Christmas Spirit

This year’s event will be full of festive fun for everyone! We’ll be offering:

🌭 A BBQ (and icypoles if it’s a hot day)

🎨 Face Painting

🛍️ Christmas Merchandise Stall

🎅 Meet & Greet with Santa or the Grinch!

Pre – Purchase Xmas Mech: https://www.trybooking.com/DHLMY

🎁 We need some help please:

https://signup.com/go/UuNOuUd

We are on the hunt for some helpers!

BBQ, Merchandise Stall and the set up & pack up teams all need helping hands to make light work.  Please pop your name down so that everyone can relax and enjoy the afternoon together.

Thank you for being part of our wonderful community — your help makes these events possible! 💚

The Carols Committee

Parish News

On Sunday 14th December, Bishop Thinh will celebrate our 9am mass followed by a morning tea. There is a sign up sheet in the foyer where you can add your name and if you could bring something for morning tea, it would be appreciated.

The 2026 Columban Art Calendars are available for purchase from the Church foyer, Chapel or Parish House for $10.00 each.  They make beautiful Christmas presents and as always are beautifully illustrated.  Please consider purchasing a calendar for your home.

Blessings from the Parish House Team.

Have a lovely week.

Blessings from the Parish House.

Ruth Frangeskakis

Parish Secretary

Holy Spirit Parish