Religious Education

Feast of Sacred Heart Prayer Service 

At 2:50pm on Wednesday 2nd July we will celebrate the Feast of Sacred Heart with a Prayer Service. Our Prayer Service will be led by the Mini Vinnies Team.  We invite families to join us in the Gathering Space.

Please read the Mini Vinnies page  for information of how you can support their Winter Appeal.

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION –Year 6

 Sacrament of Confirmation Reflection Day (for ALL Year 6 students):

Term 2 Wk 11     Tuesday 1 July (note change)

Venue: Saint Paul’s Retreat Centre – 11 Norton’s Lane, Wantirna South

Drop off at 8:45 am for a 9:00 AM start. Parents to pick up their child at **2:45 pm **

Confirmation Bishop's Visit (for ALL Year 6 students):

Term 3 Wk 2     Tuesday 29 July at 11:00am at HOLY TRINITY (note change)

Sacrament of Confirmation:

Term 3 Wk 2     Wednesday 30 July at St. Patrick’s Cathedral at 6pm 

We invite families to indicate whether your child will be receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation with the Parish in 2025 by completing the Sacrament of Confirmation Enrolment eform ASAP.  

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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