Catholic Identity
Sacramental Program 2026
St Mary of the Angels Parish runs the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist (First Holy Communion) yearly, with the Sacrament of Confirmation being a biannual event (2027).
Although heavily supported by the school for St Mary of the Angel students, Sacraments are a Church activity and we stress the importance of students and parent/carers attending all catechesis meetings with Father O'Shea (St Mary of the Angels students receive some their Sacramental learning in RE Lessons at school, parents will still be required to complete learning with their child in their own time and attend information/catechesis meetings.
It is imperative that we gather our enrolments of Candidates ASAP, if you know of families outside of our school community who have children to complete their Sacraments please forward them the link for this form or ask them to contact the Parish.
Please note:
Enrolment for our Sacraments are also dependent on students being able to produce their Baptismal Certificates and checks of parish records by Father O'Shea.
Typical age of young person for Sacramental Programs:
Sacrament of Reconciliation (usually Year Two (7/8 years old) students who have been baptised)
Sacrament of First Eucharist/ Holy Communion (usually Year Three students (8/9 years old) students who have been Baptised and undergone Sacrament of Reconciliation)
Sacrament of Confirmation Bi Annual and it is Year 5 or Year 6 Students to be celebrated next year 2027
Further information regarding the dates for mass and meeting attendance will follow to interested participants.
At this stage:
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Wednesday 27th May 2026
Sacrament of Holy Communion/First Eucharist: Sunday 7th June 2026
Sacrament of Confirmation: 2027
Please complete a new form for each child. HERE
Calling All Young Artists!
"Mary: Our Mother" Diocesan Art Competition
Our Diocese is thrilled to announce the launch of our 2026 Art Competition: "Mary: Our Mother." This is a unique opportunity for students from Kindergarten to Year 12 to express their faith and creativity.
Whether it is a painting of the Annunciation, a drawing of Our Lady of Guadalupe, or a modern digital portrait of Mary’s strength, we want to see your vision!
- The Reward: Winners will be announced during Catholic Schools Week (commencing 25th May), with prizes awarded for every Stage.
- A Lasting Legacy: Selected artworks will be chosen to feature in our official Diocesan Angelus resources, becoming a part of our community's daily prayer life.
- The Details: Entries must be no larger than A3. The competition opens Tuesday, 17th March and entries close Friday, 15th May.
Please contact your school’s Religious Education Coordinator (REC) or Art Department for entry forms and full submission details. We can’t wait to see your masterpieces!
Whole School Masses
As we move into the end of the year, we warmly invite families to join us in celebrating our final Mass with our young people.
Upcoming Masses:
- Wk 10: Easter Liturgy (Tuesday) on the same day School Captains and Spiritual Leader will attend the Chrism Mass in Armidale.
We encourage parents, carers and parishioners to join us for these special celebrations!
Parish Mass Times
Please join our Parish to celebrate the Eucharist. Our Parish offers daily masses at 9:00am and two Mass times every weekend.
Saturday - 6.00pm
Sunday - 9.00am
Project Compassion Boxes
During Lent, we try to think of others, especially those less fortunate. Project Compassion is a wonderful program run by Caritas Australia, to raise funds for communities in need. Each student has received a money box for families to make donations throughout Lent. These will be collected at the end of the term. Each classroom also has a donation box to encourage students to help those in need.
We are aware of many local families doing it tough given the current circumstances so prayers for those in need and random acts of kindness that don't cost money can be just as good as a monetary contribution!
Catholic Principles & Values
Catholic principles and values (CPV's) are at the heart of everything we do in Armidale Catholic Schools. Our goal is to provide a truly Catholic education that invites students, parents, and staff into a deeper understanding of the human person and the dignity bestowed upon us because we are created in God’s image and likeness.
By grounding our schools in these principles, we strive to nurture compassionate, responsible, and faith-filled individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to society. If you would like to know more about the CPV's and how we live them everyday at St Mary of the Angels, please do not hesitate to contact our Religious Education Coordinator; Zoe Nugent.
