Education in Faith

First Eucharist

Over the last two weekends, many of our Year 4 students received the Sacrament of Eucharist for the first time. We congratulate them on taking this important step in their faith journey. Thank you to the Middle School Teachers who were integral in preparing these children and to all the staff who attended the various weekend masses. 

As a school we are lucky to have our Parish Sacramental Coordinator - Nanette Giovannini and the Parish Administrative Assistant - Sally McIntosh who manage the whole Sacramental Program.  Fr Trac and Fr Brendan officiated at the Sacramental Masses. It was fantastic to listen to their homilies and the wisdom they shared with the students, I'm confident they will remember their special day for a long time to come.

First Eucharist - Student Reflections

My First Communion was special because I was part of the Gospel procession, carrying the candle.  My family celebrated my first communion with my Grandparents.   By Thomas B

When I made my First Communion, I received a special watch that my great grandfather gave to my Pa when he made his First Communion.  By James C

The atmosphere in the Church made me feel safe because it was warm and calming.  By Poppy T

I liked how Fr Trac invited us to be around the altar because I learnt all of the things on the altar like the different clothes he uses for Eucharist.  By Hugo H

One thing that went well was I have learnt more responses and prayers, so now I can join in when I go to Mass.  by Charlie C

Something special about First Communion was going out for dinner with my family and receiving some holy jewellery.  By Betty J

I liked the calmness of the congregation because it helped me focus and think about God.  The calmness also boosted my confidence.  By Annabelle H

First Communion was special because I received a glass cube that has a chalice and a cross inside.  I keep it in my bedroom to pray with.  By Patrick S

While I was taking the bread and eating it, I was thinking about the last supper and how Jesus died on the cross. Each time I take the bread, I will try to be more like him, by helping people in the community. By James N

I was very excited about receiving my First Holy Communion. Each time I eat the bread, I will always try to grow closer to Jesus. By Isabella E

I was happy to learn more about Jesus, during his time. I was able to share the meal like the disciples. By Kaia P

I loved being able to participate in the mass by reading a prayer of the faithful. By Thomas S

When I received the bread, I felt closer to God  because I had chosen for him to be a part of me. By Ava S

When Fr Trac did the blessing, I felt closer to God  because I remembered him in my mind, words and heart. By Nick D

When I ate the bread, I was thinking about how I can grow closer to God. By Lars R

When I received the bread, it tasted different to what I thought. I will always try to be more like him by helping people. By Ted S

When I ate the Eucharist, I was thinking about Jesus and the Apostles in the upper room in Jerusalem. By James G

When we were gathered in the church, I felt closer to the community, as I received the Eucharist. By Sophie L 

When I took the bread, I thought about the Trinity, God the father, God the son and the Holy Spirit. By Alicia W

Sunday Gospel

The liturgy of the Catholic Church provides a framework for reflection which is used by Catholics throughout the world. Each week in the newsletter, you will find the Sunday Gospel as well as some discussion questions to have with your child/ren.

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke 

Jesus made the crowds welcome and talked to them about the kingdom of God; and he cured those who were in need of healing.

It was late afternoon when the Twelve came to him and said, ‘Send the people away, and they can go to the villages and farms round about to find lodging and food; for we are in a lonely place here.’ He replied, ‘Give them something to eat yourselves.’ But they said, ‘We have no more than five loaves and two fish, unless we are to go ourselves and buy food for all these people.’ For there were about five thousand men. But he said to his disciples, ‘Get them to sit down in parties of about fifty.’ They did so and made them all sit down. Then he took the five loaves and the two fish, raised his eyes to heaven, and said the blessing over them; then he broke them and handed them to his disciples to distribute among the crowd. They all ate as much as they wanted, and when the scraps remaining were collected they filled twelve baskets.

The Gospel of the Lord

Discussion Questions

1. Who do you invite when you share a meal?
2. Who does Jesus invite to share in his sacred meal?
3. What are some of the things we do at this sacred meal, the Mass?
4. Eucharist means ‘thanksgiving’. What can we thank God for in the Eucharist today?