Engaging in our Faith

Kindergarten Parents are being asked to Pause and Pray with their children next Thursday 31st October after drop-off. Fr Colin is taking parents and children through a guided tour of the Church. No need to register but please come!!

Sacramental "Gifts of Love":- another date is being offered!

If you are a parent of a candidate for First Eucharist why not paint a cross for your child and amaze them with your love? No artistic talent needed as I provide lots of guidance and tracing options!! This is just for parents, not the children as well.

When? Saturday October 26th from 3-5pm OR

Monday 28th October 6-8 pm in the school library.

Rsvp asap to anne.gray1@dbb.catholic.edu.au

SPAR stands for Stop. Pray. And. Reflect BEFORE work OR after drop -off.

Next SPAR: 15 November in the prayer room either

before school at 8.15 - 8.45 am

OR at 8.45 am - 9.15 am

What is it? a time for parents to stop, breathe and pray in a context that welcomes all faiths. It only goes for half an hour.

If you think a night-time teams version of SPAR is better for you,please tell me at anne.gray1@dbb.catholic.edu.au

COFFEE CONNECT for ALL but especially new families!!

Next Date: Thursday 7 November

Time: 8:30am – 9:30am

Location: 153 Moore Avenue Coffee, West Lindfield. Come for 2 minutes or stay for 20! Toddlers welcome and no need to rsvp. Just turn up!

On the weekend the school and Parish community gathered in the Hall for a Synodal meeting about directions for our Parishes in the North Shore Area. It was a time of reflecting on four key questions from Bishop Randazzo . If you would like to see what the questions were and have your say about our Parish in particular you are warmly invited to do so by individual submission. (see link below) Be proactive about changes you would like to see!! Submissions need to be in by November 12.

Pastoral Discernment North Shore

SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN! Did you know that Individual Submissions are also welcome? Visit here to submit your individual contribution HERE.

Project updates, resources and information relating to the project can be accessed HERE

Anne Gray

Parent Engagement Coordinator

Socktober - let's sock it to Poverty.

Socktober is an event that helps support all different countries in the world. This year they are supporting Mongolia with their Caring Centre. I can help Mongolia's children by bringing in a donation for the children. $5 might sound like a little bit of money, but together we can all make a big difference. We can also help by wearing sensational socks and playing soccer. We do this because we want to follow in Jesus' footsteps and do what he wanted us to do, making a better world for everyone! Ashlyn - Year 3

WE SOCKED IT TO POVERTY ON FRIDAY, 18 OCTOBER!

All students and staff at Holy Family Catholic Primary School followed our Heads, Hearts and Hands to make a difference. We joined Catholic Mission in their Socktober program by wearing sensational socks to school and bringing in a monetary donation.

Thank you to you all for your generosity!

Head: We will expand our students' understanding of global issues by immersing them in the reality of children in developing countries.

Heart: We will inspire love and compassion in students through storytelling and formation activities that connect them with the people we support.

Hands: We will encourage students to take action by praying, advocating, and providing financial support to children in need to make a real impact.

Thank you for your continued support in building the Kingdom of God at Holy Family.

Kind regards

Liana Stella

REC