Education in Faith
Sacramental Dates for 2025
Parents please check the following dates
- Grade 2 will receive First Reconciliation in Term 4 on Thursday, 20th November 2025.
- Grade 3 will receive First Eucharist in Term 2 on Saturday, 21st June 2025.
- Grade 6 will receive Confirmation – Term 3 on Saturday, 6th September 2025.
Reconciliation: baptised Catholics in Year 2.
Eucharist: baptised Catholics in Year 3 or who have celebrated their Reconciliation.
Confirmation: Year 6 Catholics who have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation and Eucharist.
If you have any further questions regarding your child receiving these Sacraments, please feel free to contact me at the school.
Event | Day / Date/Time |
TERM 1
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Formation Night for Parents ONLY -Eucharist
| Tuesday, 25th March 6:30 pm Registration 7- 8 pm - Session at St. Kevin’s School Hall |
| Formation Night for Parents ONLY-Confirmation | Wednesday, 26th March 6:30 pm Registration 7- 8 pm - Session at St. Kevin’s School Hall
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Sacrament Commitment Mass Eucharist & Confirmation | Thursday, 27th March 6:30 pm Registration 7- 8 pm - Mass at St. Kevin’s Church
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TERM 2
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| Eucharist Retreat Day (Yr 3) | Tuesday, 17th June - at SFS - Regular school working day for children
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| Sacrament of Eucharist (Yr 3) | Saturday, 21st June 12:30 pm at St. Kevin’s Church
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TERM 3
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Confirmation Retreat & Reconciliation Day (Yr 6's) | Wednesday, 3rd September - at SFS - Regular school working day for children
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| Meeting with the Bishop (Yr 6's) | TBA (meeting with Bishop)
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| Sacrament of Confirmation (Yr 6's) | Saturday, 6th, September Mass at 11 am at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
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TERM 4
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Reconciliation Enrolment & Information Night for Parents ONLY (Yr 2's) | Tuesday, 7th October 6:30 pm Registration ($25 for Stole, candle and Certificates for ALL Sacraments) 7- 8 pm - Mass at St. Kevin’s Church
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| Reconciliation Commitment Mass (Yr 2's) | Friday, 17th October 6:30 pm Registration 7- 8 pm - Mass at St. Kevin’s Church
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Reconciliation Student Information Sessions (Yr2's) | Fri 31st Oct 11:40 am Fri 7th Nov 11:40 am at SFS - Regular school working day for children
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| Sacrament of Reconciliation (Yr2's) | Thursday, 20th November 6:30 pm Registration 7- 8 pm - Mass at St. Kevin’s Church |
Altar Server Fun Day - Sunday 23rd February 2025 - after the 11 am mass The Altar Server Committee invites all altar servers to attend the Altar Server Fun Day on Sunday, 23rd February from 12 noon to 4 pm in the School Hall.
God Bless
Rozeta Ambrose
Religious Education Leader
rambrose@sfslynbrook.catholic.edu.au
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gospel Reading: Luke 6:27-38
In this week’s Gospel, Jesus calls us to live out radical love - love that goes beyond the natural tendency to love only those who love us. He challenges us to love our enemies, bless those who curse us, and pray for those who mistreat us. This teaching goes against the grain of human nature and can be quite difficult, especially in a world that often rewards self-interest, retaliation, and division.
Jesus doesn’t stop at love; He also speaks about mercy. He calls us to be merciful, just as God is merciful. This is a love that is freely given, regardless of how others treat us. God’s mercy is endless, and Jesus invites us to reflect that same mercy toward others, extending forgiveness and compassion even to those who seem undeserving.
Jesus then speaks of judgment and forgiveness, reminding us that the way we treat others will be the way we are treated. This "measure for measure" principle is not just about receiving the same treatment but about opening the door to greater mercy and grace. When we show mercy, we create space for God's mercy in our own lives.
Key Points for Reflection:
Radical Love: Jesus invites us to move beyond the conventional love we offer friends and family. Loving our enemies requires a change of heart - a deep trust in God’s love and justice.
Mercy and Forgiveness: God's mercy is abundant, and we are asked to mirror that mercy in our daily lives, not just to those who treat us well, but to everyone, including those who harm us.
Judgment and Generosity: The measure we use to give love, forgiveness, and mercy will be the measure used to bless us. Are we generous in our actions, or are we withholding love and grace?
Discussion Starters:
Loving Your Enemies: Jesus calls us to love our enemies. What does that look like in your own life? Are there people you find it difficult to love, and why? How might you take small steps toward showing them love?
The Power of Mercy: In what ways have you experienced God’s mercy in your life? How does this experience shape the way you respond to others who wrong you?
Forgiveness and Freedom: Jesus talks about forgiveness as a way of breaking cycles of retaliation. How can forgiveness bring freedom, not just to the one forgiven, but to the one who forgives as well? What might be holding you back from fully forgiving someone?
Generosity of Spirit: Jesus tells us that the measure we use to give will be the measure we receive. How can we live more generously in our relationships—whether with love, time, or forgiveness?
Living Out Jesus' Teaching: How can we take the teachings from today’s Gospel and apply them in our families, workplaces, and communities? Where is God inviting you to go beyond the surface and live a love that’s more transformative?
This Sunday’s Gospel invites us to reflect deeply on the kind of love we offer and the mercy we extend to others. It's not always easy, but it's the path to true Christian living, one where we mirror God’s love and mercy, transforming not just ourselves, but the world around us.
God Bless
Rozeta Ambrose