Education in Faith

Sunday, 5th May

6th Sunday of Easter

John 15: 9–17  'Live on in Christ' 

The Ascension of Our Lord

Next Thursday we will celebrate the Ascension of Jesus into Heaven. In the gospel we hear Jesus say ‘Go out to the whole world; proclaim the Good News to all creation. He who believes and is baptised is saved ’Just before Jesus departs, the disciples voice a strong sense of ‘unfinished business’: ‘Lord, has the time come? Are you going to restore the kingdom to Israel?’ Jesus does not give a direct answer. What the disciples must understand is that, empowered by the Spirit, they are to become instruments of its realisation in the new era – that of the Church – that lies ahead. Through their hands and feet and mouth Jesus will continue his messianic work until the end of time. This is the work we are now called to do.

(adapted from a scripture commentary by Brendan Byrne)

2024 Sacramental Program

All the dates for the 2024 Parish Sacramental Program have been set. Please add the following dates to your diaries if you are wanting your child to receive either of these sacraments. All sacraments will be celebrated at St Christopher’s in 2024.

First Eucharist:

Presentation of Candidates: Sunday 5th May, 10.30am

Family Evening: Thurs 23rd May, 7.00pm

Reflection Day: Wed 29th May, 9.00am-3.00pm

Sacrament of First Eucharist: Sunday 2nd June, 2.00pm

Sacrament of Confirmation – Celebrated again in 2025