Religious Education

Congratulations – Sacrament of Confirmation & Photo Request

We congratulate all the children from Holy Trinity who received the Sacrament of Confirmation at St Patrick’s Cathedral. We ask that you continue to keep them in your prayers as they grow in faith and live out the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

We thank Bishop Nguyen, Fr Jerald, and Fr Libeesh for celebrating this special Sacrament with our children.

A huge thank you to our families for their wonderful support at the Confirmation ceremony. It was a truly beautiful and reverent celebration, and our students and families were incredibly respectful throughout. Thank you also to the Holy Trinity staff for preparing our candidates and walking alongside them on their Sacramental journey.

If families have a photo of their child, sponsor, family, or group from the evening, we would greatly appreciate an electronic copy for our school newsletter and archives. Please send photos to my email address (dharvie@htws.catholic.edu.au )

Feast of the Assumption of Mary – 15 August

On 15 August, we celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of Mary. This special day reminds us that at the end of her life, Mary, the Mother of Jesus, was taken body and soul into Heaven. The Assumption shows us the great love God has for Mary and her important role in God’s plan. It also gives us hope that we too are called to share in the joy of Heaven.

We warmly invite all families to join us for our school Mass at 10:30am at St Jude's Church to honour Mary and give thanks for her “Yes” to God.

Kind regards,

​Denham Harvie 

Religious Education Leader

2025 Jubilee (Pilgrims of Hope)

What is the 2025 Jubilee?

The term “Jubilee” comes from the Hebrew term “yobel,” which means “ram’s horn.” In Jewish tradition, the sound of the horn marked the beginning of a particular year of remission and forgiveness. The Catholic Church adopted this tradition and made it a year of pilgrimage, prayer, and reconciliation.

What is the History of the Jubilee?

The first Jubilee of the Catholic Church was proclaimed by Pope Boniface VIII in 1300. Since then, the Church has celebrated a Jubilee every 25 years unless the Pope decides to call an extraordinary Jubilee, as Pope Francis did in 2015.

Why is 2025 a Holy Year for the Catholic Church?

The official Vatican website for the Holy Year 2025 — www.iubilaeum2025.va — says, “In 1300, Pope Boniface VIII called the first Jubilee, also known as a ‘Holy Year,’ since it is a time when God’s holiness transforms us.” The Jubilee is a time of forgiveness and reconciliation, with pilgrims worldwide flocking to Rome to celebrate the event. It is also a time of renewal and spiritual awakening, with the Pope and other religious leaders offering prayers, blessings, and ceremonies.

Weekly Masses

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday at 9.15am

Weekend Masses 

Saturday 6pm, 

Sunday 8.30am & 10.30am 

Reconciliation by appointment (contact Fr Jerald or Fr  Joel at Parish Office)

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