Religious Education Update

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION RETREAT DAY

In preparation for First Holy Communion, the students participated in a special retreat day to deepen their understanding of this sacred sacrament. Parents joined us in the morning for religious storytelling and interactive activities. The students then enjoyed craft projects, guided meditation, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and time in Adoration. The day concluded with a meaningful reenactment of the Last Supper, where we shared bread and grape juice together.

REMINDERS WHEN TAKING THE BODY OF CHRIST

A gentle reminder from the Parish in relation to taking the Body of Christ during Mass. We have reminded students that when receiving Communion we approach the altar with reverence. When receiving the host, either place your hands in a cupped position or open your mouth, and consume it immediately. This should only be received by those who have been previously baptised in a Catholic Church and have received their First Reconciliation and Holy Communion. Please see linked document for further information LINK.

CLASS MASS 

As we continue our Friday class Masses this term please find the date for your child’s class Mass below: 

To allow all students the opportunity to read at mass students will be allocated a reading which will be sent home prior to their class mass for them to practice. 

MISSION DAY & FATHER'S DAY

Next Friday 5th September St Aidan's will hold their annual Mission Day Celebration. We will begin the day with a Father's Day breakfast starting at 7:30am on the front playground. Father's and carers will then be invited into our classrooms to join in planned activities with our students. As part of our standing tradition, students are invited to wear a sporting jersey of their choice for the day.

Mission Day consists of Year 6 running games and activities, selling items and delicious food that are donated to the school with money raised going to the CWF (Charitable Works Fund). Students will need to bring in money to buy goods and to be able to participate in the wide range of activities that Year 6 have planned.

Mission Day would not be possible without your generous donations and the help of parent volunteers. We kindly ask families to donate the following items: 

RCIA

Please find attached the booklet for School-Parish Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). It is a structured program that prepares candidates to be received into the Catholic Church and thereafter live as faithful followers of Jesus Christ. Sydney Catholic Schools has a diverse and growing mixture of students and parents from non-Catholic religious backgrounds. There is also a significant number of students from Catholic families entering our primary and secondary schools who have yet to receive Baptism or other sacraments of initiation. Hence, the need for an adapted parish-school RCIA program to address these needs. If you would like your child to recieve the sacraments of intiation please contact the Holy Family parish office.

FAMILY PARISH CONTACT DETAILS 

Please find below the contact details for Family Parish 

The parish contact details are: holyfamilymaroubra@outlook.com and 9349 1198

Warm regards,

Jenna Smithson

Religious Education Coordinator and Year One Teacher