Religious Education Update
Jenna Smithson | Acting Religious Education Coordinator
THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
Students in Year Six are invited to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this year. The Bishop’s office has confirmed that this will take place in the Holy Family Church on October 31st at 6:00 pm. Students will complete the preparation for this sacrament in class with Mr Brett and the help of Father Allan and Father Rafael.
Please take note of these important dates:
- Commitment Masses - Every weekend up until the Confirmation Ceremony following the information night. Families can choose which Mass time.
- Year 6 Confirmation Retreat Day - 29th of October. Parents are invited to join us from 8:50 - 9:50 for scripture reflection followed by activities with the students in the classroom.
CLASS MASS
With the start of the new term, we start a new roster of Class Mass. All family members are welcome to join us for the following dates to celebrate Mass together. Morning tea will follow Mass in the school hall.
Please note there have been changes to the Class Mass roster.
| Year 5 | 25th October |
| Year 2 | 1st November |
| Year 3 | 8th November |
| Year 1 | 15th November |
| Year 4 | 22nd November |
| Year 6 | 29th November - Pope Francis Graduation Mass |
| Kindy | 6th December |
| Year 6 | 13th December - Year 6 Graduation Mass |
We look forward to welcoming you to Holy Family Parish.
FAMILY PARISH MASS
Term Four Family Parish Mass will be held on Saturday 23rd November at 5pm. We look forward to welcoming all the families and friends of St Aidan’s for our final Family Mass of 2024.
CLASS PRAYER
This term you are warmly invited to join us for Class Prayer. Each class will lead a small class prayer in thier classrooms which will reflect what they have been learning in class. Please see the timetable below for when your childs Class Prayer will take place:
| Class | Day and Time |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | 22nd November @ 2:45 |
| Year 2 | 27th November @ 2:45 |
| Kinder | 28th November @ 2:45 |
| Year 4 | 28th November @ 2:45 |
| Year 5 | 28th November @ 2:45 |
| Year 3 | 3rd December @ 2:45 |
POPE FRANCIS GRADUATION MASS
We are very pleased to announce that we will hold the Pope Francis Graduation Mass on Friday 29th November at 9:10 am. Students who have successfully completed this program will be formally recognised by the school and parish community.
We warmly invite all parents and friends to join us for this event.
FATHER ALLAN AND FATHER RAFAEL CLASSROOM VISITS
Father Allan and Father Rafael will visit each class on Tuesday afternoon throughout the term. This allows students to ask questions on their current Religious Education unit and the session usually ends with some singing and dancing.
ALL SAINTS DAY AND ALL SOULS DAY
Each year the Catholic Church celebrates All Saints’ Day on 1 November and All Souls’ Day on 2 November. On All Saints’ Day we remember all who now share Christ’s glory in heaven, On All Souls’ Day we remember all who have died and are preparing to enter into eternal life with Christ.
HOLY FAMILY PARISH CONTACT DETAILS
Please find below the contact details for Family Parish
The parish contact details are: holyfamilymaroubra@outlook.com and 9349 1198
Jenna Smithson,
Religious Education Coordinator