Our Faith - Religious Education

Term 2 Class Mass Dates in the Cathedral & Class Reconciliation

Mini Vinnies Warm Winter Woolies Day!

This week’s Plain Clothes Day was more than just a chance to dress casually — it’s a way for us to live out our faith through action and kindness. Thank you for supporting Mini Vinnies and helping those who need it most this winter. Your generosity makes a real difference. Keep an eye out for more ways to get involved!

Look out for the photos in the next newsletter!

Around the classroom

Last week, Year 2 attended Mass and had the special opportunity to hear from Father Damien. 

Confirmation

Heartfelt congratulations to all the students who recently celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation! This is a significant milestone in their faith journey, and we rejoice with them and their families.

We pray that this special Sacrament strengthens their commitment to Christ and empowers them to live as faithful disciples in the world. May the Holy Spirit continue to guide and inspire them as they grow in their faith.

  First Reconciliation and Holy Communion 2025

For Catholic Students in Year 3 Here's a breakdown of what is happening on each of the dates mentioned:

• Wednesday 6th August: A Parent/Enrolment Night will be held at 5:00 PM in the Torreggiani Room 

• Sunday 10th August: Lesson 1: First Reconciliation lessons 

   

• Sunday 17th August: Lesson 2: First Reconciliation lessons 

   

• Sunday 24th August: Lesson 3: First Reconciliation lessons 

   

• Wednesday 27th August: First Reconciliation will take place in the Cathedral, starting at 5:00

   

• Sunday 31st August: First Holy Communion lessons 

   

• Sunday 7th September: First Holy Communion lessons 

   

• Sunday 14th September: First Holy Communion lesson

   

• Friday 19th September: A practice for the worthy reception of the Sacrament of First Holy Communion will be held in the Cathedral from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM.

   

• Sunday 21st September: First Holy Communion will be celebrated at the 10:00 AM Mass in the Cathedral. 

   

Year of Jubilee

2025 is a Jubilee Year in the Catholic Church.

A Jubilee Year is traditionally proclaimed by the Universal Church every 25 years. It is a particular year set aside to encourage the faithful to embark on pilgrimages, to repent of their sins and forgive the sins of others, and to renew a focus on spiritual life.

The theme is Pilgrims of Hope. Pope Francis has invited Catholics to renew our hope and discover a vision that can "restore access to the fruits of the earth to everyone". We are also invited to rediscover a spirituality of God's creation in which we understand ourselves as "pilgrims on the earth" rather than masters of the world.

You will see this logo often this year...

The logo symbolises unity and fraternity among all of humanity, with four stylised figures from different corners of the earth embracing each other. The leading figure holds a cross, representing faith and hope. The rough waves beneath the figures symbolise life's challenges, emphasising the need for hope in difficult times. The elongated lower part of the cross forms an anchor, a well-known symbol of hope. This image depicts the pilgrimage as a communal journey towards the cross, which reaches out dynamically to offer presence and hope. 

Jubilee 2025 - Pilgrims of Hope   (Youtube)

The Jubilee Prayer

To pray and download the Prayer for the 2025 Jubilee, click here. Copies of the Jubilee Prayer are available in Braille. Please contact the Office of Deaf and Disabilities Ministry for a copy: specialneedsministry@adw.org or 301-853-4560.

The Jubilee Logo

To learn about the meaning of the logo for the 2025 Jubilee, click here.

Official Hymn for Jubilee

Click here to listen to the hymn.

CATHEDRAL PARISH OF SAINT MARY & JOSEPH ARMIDALE 

Administrator Father Damien Locke

armidaleparish@armidale.catholic.org.au

phone 67722218 

Mass Times

Saturday Vigil Mass 6 pm

Sunday 8 am, 10 am & 5:30 pm 

Diocesan Prayer Card