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Sacrament of Confirmation 

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Sacrament of Confirmation – Important Dates 

 

The Sacrament of Confirmation is fast approaching in August for many of our students. This is a significant and special time in their faith journey, as they prepare to receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit and strengthen their connection to the Church.

 

We ask families to please take note of the following important dates:

 

  • Faith Night: Tuesday 28 July, 6:30pm Holy Spirit Primary School
  • Commitment Mass: Sunday 2 August, 10:00am St Mary’s Church
  • Reconciliation for Confirmation Candidates: Wednesday 12 August, 10:00am St Mary’s Church

  • Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation: Sunday 15 August, 3:00pm St Anthony’s Church

     

We look forward to supporting our candidates and their families during this special and sacred time.

Pope Leo's Prayer Intention for June

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Pope’s Prayer Intention – June: The Values of Sport

Each month, the Pope shares a prayer intention with the global Catholic community. For June, Pope Leo XIV invites us to pray for the values of sport—that through sport, people may experience peace, friendship, and a strong sense of community.

 

Sport provides our children with valuable opportunities to grow—not only in skill, but in character. It teaches teamwork, fairness, perseverance, and respect for others. As a school community, we are encouraged to reflect on how we live out these values in our everyday experiences—on the field, in the playground, and beyond.

 

Inspired by this intention, we offer the following prayer that you may like to share at home:

 

Prayer

Loving God, You call us to live with kindness, fairness, and respect.

We thank you for the gift of sport, which brings people together in joy and friendship.

Help us to always play fairly, to include others, and to do our best.

May all sport be a place of peace and encouragement, where everyone feels valued and supported.

We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen.

 

A simple invitation for families

You might like to use this prayer at home—perhaps before or after a weekend game, or as part of your family prayer time. It can be a simple and meaningful way to reflect together on how we show respect, encouragement, and fairness in both sport and daily life.

 

Even a short conversation—such as asking, “How did we show good sportsmanship today?”—can help bring this prayer intention to life in your home.

 

As our students take part in sport this weekend, we wish them all the very best—play with joy, try your hardest, support one another, and most importantly, have fun!