Education in Faith News 

Sacrament of First Reconciliation - Year Three

Congratulations to our Year Three school and Parish students who recently received the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation was described by Pope Francis as ‘a special way to enable people to touch the grandeur of God’s mercy with their own hands’.

Thank you to Catherine Carrick, Krissy Hales (Year 3 teachers) and Elizabeth Williamson (Parish Catechist) for their dedication in preparing the children and journeying, with families, throughout the sacramental program. Thank you, also, to Fathers Vinh and Geo for their valuable input to preparations and for their spiritual guidance.

We hope this sacrament will continue to be a source of comfort, peace and renewal for them all now and into the future.

Invitation to Share Prayers for Pilgrimage

This September, Elizabeth Whiting, our Deputy Principal, will embark on a special Catholic immersion pilgrimage to Ireland—a journey designed to deepen her understanding of our Catholic Mission and Identity. Set within the rich spiritual and cultural heritage of Ireland, the pilgrimage will explore the legacy of Irish saints and religious orders whose vision and commitment have profoundly shaped Catholic education in Melbourne.

Each day of the pilgrimage will begin in prayer and include opportunities for reflection, learning, and visits to significant spiritual and historical sites—including Glendalough, Kilkenny, Knock Shrine, and Kylemore Abbey. The regular celebration of Mass throughout the journey will further ground this experience in faith.

As Elizabeth prepares for this sacred journey, we warmly invite all students, staff, and families to contribute personal prayers or intentions by placing them in our Prayer Box, located at the front office.

These prayers will be respectfully carried on pilgrimage, held in her hearts, and offered during times of prayer and Eucharist at sacred sites throughout Ireland. This is a meaningful way for our school community to be spiritually united in this journey, even from afar.

Thank you for journeying with her in prayer and faith.