CELEBRATING OUR FAITH 

ANZAC Day

As we approach ANZAC Day in the second week of our school holidays, we reflect upon the profound significance of this day in our nation's history. ANZAC Day, commemorated annually on April 25th, honours the brave men and women who served and sacrificed their lives in the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps during World War I and subsequent conflicts. It is a day of remembrance, gratitude, and national unity.

The spirit of ANZAC encompasses values deeply intertwined with the teachings of the Catholic faith. Sacrifice, courage, and selflessness are central themes both in the stories of ANZAC soldiers and in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The ANZACs' unwavering commitment to their comrades and their willingness to lay down their lives for others echo the Christian principle of love for one's neighbour.

On ANZAC Day, as we pay tribute to the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women, we also reflect on the importance of peace and reconciliation. ANZAC Day serves as a reminder of the ongoing need for compassion, understanding, and efforts towards building a world free from conflict and division.

As a school community, let us honour the legacy of the ANZACs by embodying the values they stood for - courage, mateship, and service to others. Let us also draw inspiration from our Catholic faith to work towards a more just and peaceful world, where the sacrifices of the past are remembered, and the hopes for a brighter future are realised. Lest we forget.

Sacrament of Confirmation

In the Sacred Heart Parish of Inverell, CONFIRMATION has been set for Sunday, 23rd of June 2024 at the 9am Mass.

Catholic students who have already received the sacraments of Baptism, reconciliation and Communion are encouraged to be part of the 2024 Confirmation Program.

An Information Session will be held in Week 2 of Term 2 on:

• Wednesday, 8th of May at 1:10pm and 6pm.

Attendance at one of the above sessions is compulsory for families and these will be held at Sacred Heart Parish Church (Vivian Street). Children are not required to attend.

For the Calendar

Term 2 2024

Friday 3 May

No school Mass this week

Wednesday 8 May

Confirmation Meeting 1:10pm and 6pm

Friday 10 May

Mother's Day Breakfast

Have a great holiday, God Bless

Mary-Jane Guest

Religious Education Coordinator