Education in Faith

Lord God, 

we thank you for the example of Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen, 

who lived with courage, faith, and love for your people. Help us to follow his example,

 to stand strong in our faith,  to speak truth with kindness, 

and to serve others with generous hearts. May we always trust in you, 

even in difficult times, and grow closer to you each day.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Celebrating the Feast of St Fidelis 

This Friday the 1st of May our school community will come together to celebrate the feast day of St Fidelis. The day will begin with Mass at 9:15am, where we will gather in prayer and reflect on the life and faith of our patron saint.Following the Mass, students will take part in a variety of engaging and enjoyable activities throughout the day. These experiences are designed to help children connect with the values of St Fidelis, while also building a sense of community, joy, and celebration within our school.   

ANZAC day celebration 

Thank you to Year 3BP for thoughtfully leading our ANZAC Day ceremony. We also extend our sincere thanks to Scott Smith, a Navy veteran from the Coburg RSL, who generously gave his time to speak with our students. Scott addressed our children with great respect and insight, sharing his personal experiences and helping them to better understand the meaning of service, sacrifice, and remembrance. Throughout the ceremony, students engaged in meaningful reflection, deepening their understanding of the courage, resilience, and mateship shown by the ANZACs. They considered how the sacrifices made by these men and women continue to shape the freedoms and way of life we experience today. The ceremony was a respectful moving tribute, helping our students appreciate the importance of remembrance and gratitude.

Eucharist family faith night 

Our Eucharist family faith night for year 4 children will take place on Wednesday 20th at May 7.00pm at Our Lady Help of Christians Brunswick East. Our Lady Help of Christian will be hosting this event. Families from St Joseph's Brunswick and Our Lady help of Christian and St Fidelis will join together for this event. This evening will be facilitated by Sarah Smith who is a Catholic Identity and Faith Formations consultant.We invite all year 4 children who are receiving the Sacrament of Eucharist and their parents to attend this event.  More information will be available prior to the event.

Project compassion 

As Project Compassion 2026 draws to a close, we would like to sincerely thank the St Fidelis community for your generous support throughout the Lenten season. Your contributions help make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need around the world. We kindly ask that all Project Compassion money boxes be returned to the school by Friday 8th May. Thank you once again for your compassion, kindness, and commitment to helping others.                            

Upcoming School Mass Times

Throughout the term, students will have regular opportunities to attend Mass as part of their faith journey and spiritual development. These celebrations provide meaningful moments for prayer, reflection, and connection with our school community. The following schedule outlines the allocated times for each class to participate in Mass and other prayer experiences. We warmly invite parents and carers to join us whenever possible, as your presence helps to enrich these special occasions and strengthens the partnership between home, school, and parish.

God bless and have a great week.

Annette Gasbarro | Religious Education Leader