Education in Faith
Dear Parents and Carers,
CHRIST IS WITH US WE WALK AND LEARN TOGETHER
THIS IS WHAT WE ASK:
Christ beside me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ be with me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me St Patrick
Catholic Education Week
Catholic Education week is celebrated in Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Melbourne from 15-22 March 2026. This annual event is held to promote the special ethos of Catholic schools and to highlight the great things that take place in Catholic schools everyday. The theme for this year’s celebrations is, “Christ beside me: Walking in the footsteps of Saint Patrick”. This year’s theme celebrates the significance of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of our local Church in Melbourne. Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, our mother Church, is named after the saint of Ireland. Catholic Education Week is an opportunity for all Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Melbourne to celebrate their Catholic identity, the pivotal role they play within their local community and the strength of the sector. St Fidelis plays a significant part in celebrating this special event.
St Patricks Mass
To mark this special occasion, our Year 6 leaders will represent our school at the St Patrick’s Day Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral on Friday 20th March. Please note the following:
Meeting point: Cross Keys Reserve: (Woodland Avenue, in the car park behind Cross Keys hotel)
Meeting Time: 9.00am
Transport: Train from Strathmore Station to Parliament Station.
NO miki card is required for this event.
Accompanying staff: Annette Gasbarro & Michael Jennings.
Children are to be collected from the Cross Keys car park at 3.00pm.
Children are to wear full school uniform including school hat. They are to bring a small back pack with lunch, morning tea and a drink bottle.
Reconciliation retreat day
All Year 3 students will take part in a Retreat Day this Thursday 19th March. The day will begin with the celebration of Mass, followed by meaningful learning experiences that explore the significance of the Sacrament. This retreat is designed to support students in preparing to receive the Sacrament with confidence, reverence and a deeper understanding of the importance of reconciliation. This is a casual clothes day for all year 3 children. Morning tea will be provided for all the year 3 children.
Celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation
This Thursday 19th March at St Fidelis Church, our year 3 children will be celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The children have been preparing for this special celebration. The Reconciliation candidates and their families are asked to be seated by 5.50pm to begin by 6.00pm. As a catholic school community we look forward to celebrating this special event with our Reconciliation candidates. We ask that you keep the children in your prayers.
Caritas Australia
During Lent, Caritas Australia leads Project Compassion, encouraging us to live our faith through action. The campaign supports vulnerable communities in Australia and around the world by improving access to education, clean water, healthcare and sustainable livelihoods.Thank you to the families who have returned their Project Compassion boxes. Your generosity, no matter how small, makes a real and lasting difference.
Foundation buddy mass
Thank you to all families and friends who attended mass on Sunday. It was great to see so many excited children together with their families attend this event. This celebration provided a wonderful opportunity for our new Foundation families and our existing school families to gather in faith, and celebrate the beginning of the children’s journey at St Fidelis Primary School.
Thursday 19th March:
Reconciliation retreat day @ St Fidelis Primary School Sacrament of Reconciliation celebration @ 6.00pm St Fidelis ChurchSt Patricks mass
Friday 20th March at St Patrick's cathedral year 6 leader.
Leader | Annette Gasbarro