Religious Education Update
Jenna Smithson | Acting Religious Education Coordinator
CONFIRMATION
Students in Year 6 celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation yesterday evening. It was a beautiful ceremony that was celebrated by Bishop Richard Umbers. Confirmation continues the initiation process, a perfecting and completing of Baptism. The Holy Spirit empowers us to be the best Christians we can be. Thank you to all those who helped in the preparation of the students for this special occasion.
CONFIRMATION RETREAT DAY
Last week, the Year 6 students participated in a retreat day to prepare for their upcoming Confirmation. The day was filled with reflection and spiritual growth as they explored the story of Pentecost, participated in Reconciliation, and spent time in Adoration.
CLASS MASS
With the start of the new term, we start a new roster of Class Mass. All family members are welcome to join us for the following dates to celebrate Mass together. Morning tea will follow Mass in the school hall.
Please note there have been changes to the Class Mass roster.
| Year 3 | 8th November |
| Year 1 | 15th November |
| Year 4 | 22nd November |
| Year 6 | 29th November - Pope Francis Graduation Mass |
| Kindy | 6th December |
| Year 6 | 13th December - Year 6 Graduation Mass |
We look forward to welcoming you to Holy Family Parish.
FAMILY PARISH MASS
Term Four Family Parish Mass will be held on Saturday 23rd November at 5pm. We look forward to welcoming all the families and friends of St Aidan’s for our final Family Mass of 2024.
CLASS PRAYER
This term you are warmly invited to join us for Class Prayer. Each class will lead a small class prayer in thier classrooms which will reflect what they have been learning in class. Please see the timetable below for when your childs Class Prayer will take place:
| Class | Day and Time |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | 22nd November @ 2:45 |
| Year 2 | 27th November @ 2:45 |
| Kinder | 28th November @ 2:45 |
| Year 4 | 28th November @ 2:45 |
| Year 5 | 28th November @ 2:45 |
| Year 3 | 3rd December @ 2:45 |
POPE FRANCIS GRADUATION MASS
We are very pleased to announce that we will hold the Pope Francis Graduation Mass on Friday 29th November at 9:10 am. Students who have successfully completed this program will be formally recognised by the school and parish community.
We warmly invite all parents and friends to join us for this event.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL CHRISTMAS APPEAL
St Aidan’s will again but be supporting the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal. Information about this will be sent out to families in the coming weeks.
HOLY FAMILY PARISH CONTACT DETAILS
Please find below the contact details for Family Parish
The parish contact details are: holyfamilymaroubra@outlook.com and 9349 1198
Jenna Smithson,
Religious Education Coordinator