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.
Project Compassion Boxes for Caritas
Thank you to those families who have returned their Project Compassion Boxes. THANK YOU for standing with us and choosing to Unite Against Poverty this Lent!
Project Compassion boxes can be returned to the school office before the end of Term One.
Sacraments of Reconciliation, 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 Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated in Term Two on the 15th of May and is offered to students in Grades 3 -6
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 3 - 6: Sacrament of Reconciliation: TERM TWO.
- Tuesday 28th April - Parent Information Night for Sacrament of Reconciliation at 7pm in Marian Centre.
- Friday 8th May - Sacramental Reflection Day for Grade 3/4 students.
- Friday 15th May - Celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation at 10am in the Church.
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.
Project Compassion Boxes for Caritas
Thank you to those families who have returned their Project Compassion Boxes. THANK YOU for standing with us and choosing to Unite Against Poverty this Lent!
Holy Week Liturgy
Our whole school Holy Week Liturgy will be held on Thursday 2nd April in the Marian Centre at 12.30pm.
Our Holy Week liturgies will involve Preps to Grade 6 presenting the Palm Sunday, the Last Supper, the Garden of Gethsemane, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Families and friends are most welcome to attend to join in this reflective prayer time.
Caritas: Project Compassion
Holy Week (Week beginning Monday 30th March)
As we mark Holy Week, we reflect on another year of turning our faith and love into action through Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion. Throughout Lent, we’ve witnessed the power that our school community can generate when we come together as one, and heard four incredible stories of resilience and strength which offer a window into the kind of transformative impact we can achieve.
In Tanzania, Sisilia’s life was changed with access to nearby clean water. She can now spend more time studying so she can fulfil her dreams of one day becoming a pilot.
Monoranjon, from Bangladesh, learnt climate-resilient farming techniques, helping his family survive and build a safer, more sustainable future.
In rural Fiji, Manaini learnt food processing and gardening skills through Caritas Australia’s partner, FRIEND, creating more income opportunities to support her children’s education.
And in Gaza, Caritas Jerusalem staff remain committed to providing lifesaving support, standing in solidarity with families enduring this conflict.
What Are You Carrying? - Along the Track article
The latest edition of Along the Track entitled “What Are You Carrying?” is attached to today’s newsletter.
Some years ago, a retired principal told me that he had lived with a remark made by a teacher when he was in his mid-teens. “Are you as stupid as you look?” the teacher asked him one day in class. It may not sound much but to a self-conscious teenager it did mean a lot. He carried that hurt and the anger for a very long time. We can be very cruel to each other – sometimes what we say can be much more hurtful than any punishment imposed.
Mass Dates 2026
TERM 2
1st May - Grade P/1/2 Unit Mass in the Church at 10am
8th May - Whole School Mother's Day Mass in the Marian Centre 10am
15th May - Grade 3/4 Unit Mass incorporating First Reconciliation in the Church at 10am
12th June - Whole School Mass of Compassion in the Marian Centre 10am.
TERM 3
17th July - Grade P/1/2 Mass in the Church at 10am
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 2
27th April - 5JM
4th May - 3/4DM
11th May - 6MB
18th May - Grade 2AB & FD
25th May - F.I.R.E Carriers
1st June - 6TB
15th June - 5TM
22nd June - 3/4CH & JC
Kind regards,
Ann-Margaret Carroll