Religion

Celebrating Mission Day & 100 Years of World Mission Sunday!

This Friday, our school community will celebrate Mission Day!

This year is particularly special as we celebrate 100 years since World Mission Sunday was established by Pope Pius XI—honouring a century of prayer, generosity, and shared mission.

The theme for World Mission Sunday 2026, chosen by Pope Francis, is ‘One in Christ, united in mission’. This theme invites us to stay rooted in unity with Christ and with one another, calling us to walk together as brothers and sisters while bringing hope, compassion, and the Good News to communities near and far.

Socktober: Empathy, Fun & Global Responsibility

During Mission Month in October, Catholic Mission shifts our focus to Socktober—a powerful initiative that brings communities together to support children in need around the world.

At the heart of Socktober is the sockball, a wonderful symbol of hope. Handcrafted using recycled materials, the sockball reflects how children in overseas communities persevere and find joy through sport, even when facing daily challenges. By creating and playing with sockballs, our students get to experience a small part of what life is like for children in other parts of the world, building empathy, global awareness, and a strong sense of responsibility.

Schedule for Mission Day (tomorrow):

All students are asked to bring a Gold Coin Donation to be sent to Catholic Mission to assist with their programs. 

• 9:30am – Whole School Mass: We will gather as a school community in the Church to celebrate both Mission Day and All Saints Day. All parents and families are welcome to join us!
• Afternoon – Peer Support Games: In the afternoon, our Stage 3 students will lead their Peer Support groups in a variety of fun, action-packed sports games using socks and sockballs!

Year 3 Sacrament of Reconciliation

Our Year 3 students have officially begun their spiritual preparation to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

In class, students have been reading, reflecting on, and learning from key stories Jesus told, including:

• The Lost Sheep
• The Lost Coin
• The Forgiving Father

Through these parables, the children have explored how we might feel "lost" in our lives today and how Jesus' teachings help us understand and experience God’s unconditional love and forgiveness.

Loving and Merciful God,

Fill our hearts with your peace and compassion. Open our eyes to see those who suffer injustice and strengthen us to stand in solidarity with our sisters and brothers throughout the world. May we walk in the footsteps of Christ, united in mission, building your Kingdom through acts of kindness, mercy, and hope. 

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Important Dates

Friday 30th October 

Mission & All Saints Day Mass

9.30pm in the Church

Thursday 12th November (please not change from original date)

Sacrament of Reconciliation

6pm in the Church

Please keep our Year 3 students and their families in your prayers as they continue this meaningful journey!

Kellie Salmon

Religious Education Coordinator