Catholic Identity &Religious Education
Advent Wreath Guide
The Advent wreath is a traditional centrepiece leading up to the Christmas season.
A candle is lit on each of the four Sundays preceding Christmas.
The first candle (violet) represents hope, the second (violet) peace, the third (rose) joy, and the fourth (violet) love. The central white candle is lit on Christmas Day and represents Christ.
The wreath itself is also symbolic. The circle of evergreen in which the candles are placed represents everlasting life. The seedpods, nuts and cones used to decorate the wreath are symbolic of life and resurrection, the laurel signifies victory over persecution and suffering, pine and holly signify immortality, and fruits (such as apples) represent the nourishing fruitfulness of the Christian life.
The word ‘advent’ means ‘coming’; lighting the candles on the Advent wreath symbolises the coming of Light (Jesus) into the world. The Advent Wreath teaches us about Christian preparation for celebrating Jesus’ birth and making our hearts truly ready to receive Him.
The Advent Wreath can be a way to involve even very little children in learning about Christian preparation for celebrating Jesus’ birth and making our hearts truly ready to receive Him.
St Agatha’s School Choir
Term Four is a busy time in the school calendar and this is most evident in the events upcoming for our school choir. We were fortunate to welcome 48 students to our first rehearsal in Week One of this term, supported by our dedicated conductor Natalie Lezhenko.
The commitment given by these students to the school choir means devoting every Wednesday recess to practice. As we get closer to the end of the year, this commitment will increase to Tuesday and Wednesday as we put the finishing touches to our performances.
Below is a list of the upcoming events this term:
- Tuesday 2 December - Carols in the Church at 5.00 pm
- Wednesday 3 December - Christmas Carol visit to local nursing homes
- Wednesday 10 December - Opening and Blessing of new classrooms
- Thursday 11 December - Graduation Mass at 6.30pm
- Friday 12 December - Whole School End of Year Mass at 2.00pm
Mother's Who Pray for their Children
Sacramental Program Information
| Sacrament | Year Levels | Timeframe for the Sacrament |
| Reconciliation | Years 3/4/5* | February - March |
| First Communion | Years 4/5/6** | April - June |
| Confirmation | Year 6*** | July - September |
*must have received Sacrament of Baptism
** must have received Sacraments of Baptism and Reconciliation
*** must have completed all 3 preceding Sacraments