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.

Mother’s Day Mass

Our Mother’s Day Mass will be celebrated on Friday, 8th May at 9.15am in the Marian Centre. 

All mums, grandmothers and mother figures are most welcome to join us in this special celebration!

Altar Servers 2026

Father Ruel will be offering altar server training for students this year. This is a special opportunity for students in Years 4–6 (boys and girls) to serve during school Masses.

To participate, students must have received their First Eucharist.

Training sessions will take place in the church throughout the year. Each session will run for approximately 30 minutes and will usually be scheduled close to whole-school Masses. Father Ruel and a teacher will supervise all sessions.

Students who complete the training will be invited to serve at whole-school Masses in the Marian Centre, as well as smaller class Masses in the church.

If your child is interested in becoming an altar server, please indicate your permission. If your child would also like to serve at weekend parish Masses, please let us know, and we will coordinate this with the parish.

Holy Week Liturgy

Last term our students presented the story of Holy Week including Palm Sunday, the Last Supper, the Garden of Gethsemane, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

Thank you to our parents and friends who attended this special reflective prayer time.

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.

Anthem - Along the Track article

The latest edition of Along the Track entitled “Anthem?” is attached to today’s newsletter.

We are by nature story people. We like hearing them and telling them. Stories tell our history and help explain what we believe and who we are, where our values lie. Some of us are good story tellers, others not so good but we still tell them anyway. But which are true, the stories people tell about us or those we tell ourselves?

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 9.15am

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