Catholic Identity
Mercy Prayer
We pray for the Sisters of Mercy, who established our school and for the priests who have served at St. Mary’s.
It is through their vision, determination and strong faith that we enjoy the benefits of a Catholic Education here in Mooroopna.
We are proud to be a Mercy School, where the values of love and justice are taught and lived every day.
P/1/2 Parish Mass
Today, our Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 students joined the St Mary's parish community to celebrate Mass together.
During his homily, Father Ruel reminded us that, as a young boy, Jesus listened to and obeyed His parents, setting a wonderful example for us all to follow.
Our students represented our school beautifully, singing and moving joyfully to our songs about Jesus and confidently joining in with the Mass responses. We are so proud of the reverence, enthusiasm and participation they showed throughout the celebration.
Sacraments of First Eucharist and Confirmation, 2026
Enrolment forms for our Sacramental Program of Reconciliation are available at the school office or please contact Ann-Margaret Carroll acarroll@smmooroopna.catholic.edu.au
To participate in the Sacramental Program, children need to be in at least Grade Three or above and be a baptised Catholic.
The Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation will be celebrated together this year in early Term 4. These important sacraments are offered to students in Grades 4–6. Parents may decide when they would like their child to receive these sacraments for the first time.
All year levels learn about the Sacraments as part of Religious Education lessons. Students in Grades 3–6 will also participate in special reflection days that focus on preparing for the upcoming Sacramental celebration.
Parent Information Nights will be held to provide parents and guardians with an opportunity to learn more about these important sacraments and to receive information about the celebration dates.
Grade 4 - 6: Sacrament of First Eucharist and Confirmation:
- Tuesday 11th August - Parent Information Night for Sacrament of First Eucharist and Confirmation parents at 7pm in Marian Centre.
- Sunday 16th August – Candidates presented at Sunday Mass
- Friday 9th October - Sacramental Reflection Day for all Grade 4-6 students
- Sunday 11th October - Celebration of First Eucharist and Confirmation at Parish mass.
Read It To Us Again - Along the Track article
The latest edition of Along the Track entitled “Read it to us Again” is attached below. At a recent Mass for the children, the Parish Priest had this to say: “Luke wrote this Gospel about sixty five years after Jesus died. He wrote it because he wanted you to hear it, he wanted you to hear what Jesus had to say, what Jesus did.”
Mass Dates 2026
TERM 3
7th August - Grade 5/6 Mass in the Church at 10am
21st August - Grade 3/4 Mass in the Church at 10am
11th September - Whole School Mass for Mary in the Marian Centre 10am
TERM 4
9th October - Grade P/1/2 Unit Mass in the Church at 10am
30th October - Grade 5/6 Mass in the Church at 10am
13th November - Grade 3/4 Mass in the Church at 10am
4th December - End of Year Whole School Mass in the Marian Centre
Assembly Prayer Dates
TERM 3
20th July - 5JM
27th July - Grade 2 FD &AB
3rd August - 3/4CH & JC
10th August - 6TB
17th August - 5TM
24th August - Prep GG & KC
7th September - Grade 1 AC & KM
14th September - 6MB
Kind regards,
Ann-Margaret Carroll