Religious Education

Year 4 Sacrament of First Eucharist

This week, our Year 4 students participated in their First Eucharist celebrations, held on Tuesday and Wednesday night. The ceremonies were beautiful and meaningful, marking a significant milestone in the students' spiritual journey. 

Thanks to Father Ian and Father Clem for leading the Mass with such grace and warmth. I think we can all agree we are extremely lucky to have two amazing Priests lead our community at St Finbar's. We also want to thank the families and staff for their support and dedication, which made these celebrations truly special.

Photos will be shared with families over the coming days.

Year 2 Family Mass

We look forward to the Year 2 Family Mass on Saturday, June 1st @ 5:30 pm. Please look out for correspondence from the Year 2 teachers about this Mass

Gospel Reflection - Sunday 26th May

Gospel Reading

Matthew 28:16-20

Jesus sends his disciples to make disciples of all nations.

Family Connection

The Solemnity of the Holy Trinity invites us to remember that God has revealed himself to us as one God in three Persons. As Jesus departed from his disciples, he shared with them the power to make disciples of all nations. He taught his disciples to invite others to share in the life of the blessed Trinity by sharing with others the gift of Baptism. This continues to be the mission of the Church. Each of us who has been baptized shares in the life of the blessed Trinity and also shares in the Church’s mission of inviting others to share in God’s love.

As you gather as a family, bring out pictures and other mementos of family celebrations of the Sacrament of Baptism. Talk about the significance of Baptism with your family. Read together today’s Gospel, Matthew 28:16-20. Notice that Jesus taught his disciples to baptize all nations in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. What else does this remind you of? (the Sign of the Cross) Recall that whenever we pray the Sign of the Cross, we are reminding ourselves that we are united with God through our Baptism and share in the life of the blessed Trinity. 

Conclude by thanking God for sharing his life with us. Pray together the Glory Be to the Father.

Steele Anderson

Deputy Principal / RE Leader