Religious Education

All Saints Day and All Souls Day

 In the Catholic tradition, November is traditionally a month of remembrance of the dead. The month begins with the Solemnity of All Saints on 1 November and the Commemoration of the All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day), on 2 November. 

All Saints’ Day commemorates all the saints in heaven. The feast dates back to the early Church, when communities would gather and celebrate the anniversary of the deaths of all who have lead a Christian life and are a positive role model for others to do the same. All Souls' Day commemorates all the people we have loved and known who have died. Many churches remember the dead  by mentioning them in prayers during the month of November. 

Some cultures acknowledge the dead during the month of November. In Mexico they celebrate the Day of the Dead to remember their loved ones in a joyful manner. 

The celebration of Halloween originally came from the Celtic tradition of people dressing up in costumes and lighting bonfires to ward off evil spirits. This was done on the 31 October as it is the day before All Saints Day. The word hallow means saint, and the day became known as Hallows'Eve which then changed to Halloween 

Diwali 

Diwali, also spelled Divali, is being celebrated in the coming days. It is one of the major

 religious festivals in Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism.   

Diwali, also popularly known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most beloved festivals in  India. It is celebrated with immense enthusiasm among many communities, even around the world. This festival represents the victory of good over evil and light over darkness. It is not just a one-day event but lasts for five days, filled with special rituals, traditions, family gatherings, delicious food, and pure joy and laughter.

Term 4 Class Masses

Every Wednesday, a class is rostered to participate in the 10.00 am parish Mass.

Parents and family members are most welcome to join the students in the celebration of  the Mass. 

Fr Darien explains each part of the Mass and unpacks the message of the Gospel in a meaningful manner for the students. If there is no special feast day, Fr Darien allows the class to choose readings related to their current learning.

The class/school roster for the remainder of Term Four is as follows:

Week 5      Wed   6 November   Year 3/4 R

Week 6      Wed 13 November   Year 1/2 R 

Week 7      Wed 20 November   Year 3/4 G 

Week 8      Wed 27 November   NO CLASS MASS  

Week 9      Wed  4  December    Year 1/2 G 

Week 10    Fri   13  December    WHOLE SCHOOL END OF YEAR MASS

Any changes to the rostered class Masses will be announced in the school newsletter.

Pope Francis' Prayer Intentions for November 

For anyone who has lost a child

We pray that all parents who mourn the loss of a son or daughter find support in their community and receive peace and consolation from the Holy Spirit.

Amen