Our Faith - Religious Education
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Beginning of School Year Mass - Friday 13th February at 9:15 am in the Cathedral
Our first K-6 whole School Mass for 2026, is Friday 13th February starting at 9:15 am in the Cathedral. Badges will be blessed for our newly appointed School Captains & Vice Captains, House Captains and Vice House Captains, officially commissioning them into their roles. We warmly invite everyone to join us in celebrating this important Mass.
Term 1 Class Mass Dates /Cathedral
| Week 4 20/2 9:15am | Year 6 |
| Week 5 27/2 9:15am | Year 5 |
| Week 6 6/3 9:15am | Year 4 |
| Week 7 13/3 9:15am | Year 2 |
| Week 8 20/3 9:15am | Year 1 |
| Week 9 27/3 9:15am | Year 3 |
| Week 10 | Easter Prayer Assemblies School Hall (Time TBC) ES1/S1 S2 S3 |
Lent 12 days!!!
Lent is a special season in the Christian calendar that lasts for 40 days and leads up to Easter. It begins on Ash Wednesday and is a time for reflection, kindness, and personal growth. During Lent, many choose to give something up or try to do something positive, such as helping others, being more patient, or spending time in prayer. Lent reminds us of the importance of caring for one another and making thoughtful choices each day.
Shrove Tuesday has been celebrated for hundreds of years and gets its name from the old word “shrive,” meaning to confess and prepare for Lent. It became known as Pancake Day because people used up rich ingredients like eggs, milk, and sugar before the Lenten season began. While the canteen won’t be serving pancakes this year, students are encouraged to bring a pancake in their lunchbox and still enjoy this tasty tradition together!
Confirmation 2026 - Pentecost Sunday - 24th May - 10am Mass
Year 6 families save the date! Confirmation is a Catholic sacrament. It makes a person stronger in their faith. A bishop blesses the person with holy oil. The Holy Spirit is given to them. The person says yes to their faith.Families celebrate this day together.
CATHEDRAL PARISH OF SAINT MARY & JOSEPH ARMIDALE
Administrator Father Paul Chandler
Assistant Priest Father Eli Comanda
armidaleparish@armidale.catholic.org.au
phone 67722218
Prayer
Heavenly Father,
as we begin this school year,
we place our trust in You.
Bless our students with curiosity and a desire to learn.
Bless our teachers with wisdom, patience,
and a passion for their vocation.
Bless our families with strength and unity.
May our school community
be a reflection of Your love,
and may all we do bring glory to Your name.
Guide us, protect us, and inspire us
to be the light in the world.
Amen.
Mass Times
Saturday Vigil Mass 6 pm
Sunday 8 am, 10 am, 11am (Solemn Mass) & 5:30 pm
Diocesan Prayer Card
