Family and Faith

Family Mass                                      

Thank you to the families who were able to attend and participate in the Family Mass recently. The Year 3 students received a specially made blessed prayer card to remind them that next year they have the opportunity to enrol in the  Holy Communion that the Parish will be offering. 

The next Family Mass is on Sunday 8th September at 9.30am and this time the Year 4 families will be leading us in prayer. The theme is: “Be open to God’s Word” An invitation will be issued soon for Year 4 families to be active participants in the Mass. Stay tuned!

Father’s Day Family Event at Bunnings!

When:  Thursday, 29th August at 6pm.- 8pm

Where: 31-35 Willarong Road (on Koonya Circuit) Caringbah 

Families are invited to once again attend the Bunnings Father’s Day Family Event!

It is a wonderful opportunity to spend time with your child and connect with other families. 

Dads / Father figures are particularly invited to attend with the kids. See you there!

Please Return Prayer Cards for Year 12 students at St Aloysius College

It is now time to return prayer cards written for  Year 12 students at St Aloysius. Thank you for being a part of this very important initiative. I used a whole box of tissues when reading the ones already returned!

Baptism SPaRs (Stop Pray and Reflect) in Year 1

It was my pleasure to lead Year 1 students and their parents and carers in reflection SPaRs recently. Year 1 had recently finished a unit on Baptism and it was time to reflect on what they had learned. We dramatised a Baptism ceremony with many keen participants eager to be the priest! It was a joyous and heartfelt celebration for all with prayer, sharing stories and dancing.

Friday Fatima Friends

Week 2: On 2nd August,Fatima Friends had an awesome time running at the K-2 Fun and Fitness Day! All participants received a ribbon for their efforts. Check out the photos below.

Week 4: 16th August - Fatima Friends in the Library. It’s Tell A Joke Day so be prepared to laugh a lot! Depending on the weather we may visit the resident chickens or pop our heads in the Kindergarten classes for a visit!

Week 5: 23rd August - Book Week Celebration! The theme is “Reading is Magic.” Fatima Friends are invited to dress up as their favourite book character and be in the Book Week Parade - We are first on the red carpet!

Week 6: 30th August - OLF Father’s Day Liturgy and Breakfast.

Come along and join in the fun on this special day celebrating dads and father figures.

Week 7: 6th September - Free Play in the Library. Come and make friends using the lunch club equipment in the Library. 

The Ultimate Guide To Family Prayer For Busy Parents

Are you time poor when it comes to family prayer? CathFamily has some tips for you! 

Every family is unique and their family prayer life will be too! What works for one family would be impossible for another. Whether it’s highly structured like the Rosary or Divine Office or less formal like meditation or spontaneous prayer, there is a style to suit every family as it grows and changes. Whether your kids are five days, five years or fifteen years old, it’s never too early or too late to start family prayer. Click on this link for more information about praying smart and hints for family prayer.

Click on this link for a guide to prayer for the busy family:

Wishing you and your family a relaxing weekend recovering from the Olympics! I’m exhausted!

Tracey Bowler | Family Educator

tracey.bowler@syd.catholic.edu.au