Mission & Religious Education News

New Staff Induction

As part of the work teach lead policy an induction is required for new staff each year in regards to the Catholic life of the diocese. This applies to all school staff, not only teaching staff. Given the amount of new staff in 2024 and the difficulties in terms of covering said staff there are three different dates for this induction.

VENUE: Catholic Schools Office, Armidale

TIME: 9am - 3pm

March 8

August 2

November 15

REC Cluster Links

The REC cluster meetings are this Friday the 16th of February and are timed as follows

Plains Cluster - 8.00am

Foothills Cluster - 9.00am

Tablelands Cluster - 11.00am

Secondary Cluster - 2.00pm

Cornerstones

The first Cornerstones session for 2024 is coming up on 7 March OR 14 March. Please register here. This is for both those continuing the course from last year AND new participants.

FAQs: Mass - First Things First

The initial part of the mass (the introductory rites) is an important time of gathering and preparation. The entrance hhelps to open the celebration, unite us as a body, and lead our thoughts towards the mystery of God's love which we have come to celebrate. The priest's greeting (“The Lord be with you”) and the congregation's response (“And with your spirit”) affirms that Christ is present in our midst. This is a time for focussing on the importance of the opportunity for worship that lies before us.

Upcoming Feast Days

February:

Wed 14 ASH WEDNESDAY

Wed 21 Commemoration of Saint Peter Damian

Thu 22 SAINT PETER'S CHAIR Feast

Fri 23 Commemoration of Saint Polycarp

Tue 27 Commemoration of Saint Gregory of Narek