Religious Education Update
Hannah Birchall | Religious Education Coordinator
ST VINCENT DE PAUL CHRISTMAS APPEAL
Thank you to those families who have already donated items for the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal. A reminder that each class is asked to donate a different item. We will make Christmas Hampers next week to donate to families experiencing hardship over the festive season.
Kindergarten | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 6 |
“Nice biscuits” such as Christmas biscuits or shortbread | Christmas Mince Pies | Christmas Napkins and Bon Bon | Tinned fruit and Jelly Cups (not jelly sachets) | Pudding and/or Christmas Cake | “Nice” Savoury Biscuits, Crackers or Chips | Christmas Lollies and Chocolate |
POPE FRANCIS GRADUATION MASS
We had a wonderful celebration this morning for the Pope Francis Graduation. Congratulations to the following students for completing the program - Rhys D, Clara K, Tara L, Sophie M, Chloe M, Lilly N, Fiona P, Kaitlin S and Zoe X. We thank you for your efforts supporting school and parish initiatives.
St Aidan’s will again offer the Pope Francis program in 2024 to students in Year 6.
YEAR 6 GRADUATION MASS
A friendly reminder that the Year 6 Graduation Mass will be held next Friday 8 December at 9:10 am. This is a whole school Mass and is an important milestone for our Year 6 students. All parents, families and friends are welcome to join us for this event.
CHRISTMAS LITURGY
St Aidan’s will come together as a community to celebrate the Christmas Story on Tuesday 12 December at 2:00 pm in the Holy Family Church. Every class will perform at this special occasion.
We warmly welcome all parents, families and friends to join us for this special occasion.
Students are asked to wear a simple costume. Please see details below
| Kindergarten | Angels - Oversized plain white t-shirt or white dress, angels wings/halo optional |
| Year 1 & 2 | Biblical clothing i.e. oversized plain t-shirt (any colour), something to tie around waist, tea towel to be worn on head, something to tie around tea towel to hold in place |
| Year 3 | White clothing |
| Year 4 | White top and black/dark blue pants/tights |
| Year 5 | Black clothing |
| Year 6 | White top and black/dark blue pants/tights |
We kindly ask that the costume is at school by Friday 8 December in a plastic bag with your child’s name clearly labelled.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL NIGHT PATROL SANDWICH MAKING AND CHRISTMAS MUFTI DAY
Yesterday, we had our termly Dollar for Dinner Mufti Day and this term it was Christmas themed. Thank you to all those who donated to this important cause.
We will again be making 200 sandwiches that will be delivered to St Vincent de Paul and given out on the Night Patrol van.Next Wednesday 6 December at 1:00 pm, the Mini Vinnies students will make the sandwiches. We warmly welcome all parents, older siblings and family members to help with this task.
THE SEASON OF ADVENT
A reminder that the Season of Advent will start this Sunday. This season prepares us for the birth of Jesus Christ.
Please find details for the Christmas Masses at Holy Family Parish below:
Sunday 24 December at 6:00 pm. The students who have been practising in the Christmas choir will perform at this Mass.
Saturday 25 December 8:00 am and 9:30 am. Please note there will not be a 6:00 pm mass.
HOLY FAMILY PARISH
Holy Family Parish Contact Details
Please find below the contact details for Family Parish: holyfamilymaroubra@outlook.com and 9349 1198.
Hannah Birchall
Religious Education Coordinator and Year 6 Teacher