Education in Faith
SACRAMENTAL DATES 2025
Parents please check the following dates
- Grade 2 will receive First Reconciliation in Term 4 on Thursday, 20th November 2025.
- Grade 3 will receive First Eucharist in Term 2 on Saturday, 21st June 2025.
- Grade 6 will receive Confirmation – Term 3 on Saturday, 6th September 2025.
Reconciliation: baptised Catholics in Year 2.
Eucharist: baptised Catholics in Year 3 or who have celebrated their Reconciliation.
Confirmation: Year 6 Catholics who have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation and Eucharist.
Dear Parents,
As this is a Jubilee Year, our Confirmation will be held at the Cathedral, making the celebration even more special.
To help cover the additional costs, we kindly ask for a $10 levy per student.
Please send the payment to the school office as soon as possible in an envelope with your child’s name and Home group.
Thank you for your support and cooperation.
Event | Day / Date/Time
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TERM 2
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| Eucharist Retreat Day (Yr 3) | Tuesday, 17th June - at SFS - Regular school working day for children
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| Sacrament of Eucharist (Yr 3) | Saturday, 21st June 12:30 pm at St. Kevin’s Church
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TERM 3
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Confirmation Retreat & Reconciliation Day (Yr 6's) | Wednesday, 3rd September - at SFS - Regular school working day for children
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| Meeting with the Bishop (Yr 6's) | TBA (meeting with Bishop)
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| Sacrament of Confirmation (Yr 6's) | Saturday, 6th, September Mass at 11 am at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
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TERM 4
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Reconciliation Enrolment & Information Night for Parents ONLY (Yr 2's) | Tuesday, 7th October 6:30 pm Registration ($25 for Stole, candle and Certificates for ALL Sacraments) 7- 8 pm - Mass at St. Kevin’s Church
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| Reconciliation Commitment Mass (Yr 2's) | Friday, 17th October 6:30 pm Registration 7- 8 pm - Mass at St. Kevin’s Church
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Reconciliation Student Information Sessions (Yr2's) | Fri 7th Nov 11:40 am Wed 12th November 11:40 am at SFS - Regular school working day for children
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| Sacrament of Reconciliation (Yr2's) | Thursday, 20th November 6:30 pm Registration 7- 8 pm - Mass at St. Kevin’s Church
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If you have any further questions regarding your child receiving these Sacraments, please feel free to contact me at the school.
God Bless
Rozeta Ambrose
Religious Education Leader
rambrose@sfslynbrook.catholic.edu.au
🔥 Pentecost Sunday Gospel: John 20:19–23
On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews,Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.”When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side.The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you.As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them,“Receive the Holy Spirit.Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.”
🌿 Reflection
Pentecost is often called the "birthday of the Church" because it marks the moment the disciples were empowered to begin their mission. In John’s Gospel, this mission starts not with wind and fire, but with peace, breath, and forgiveness.
The disciples are locked away in fear. Into that fear, Jesus comes and speaks peace. He does not scold, demand, or criticise. He breathes the Holy Spirit upon them, echoing the breath of life in Genesis. It is a quiet but profound Pentecost - a divine restart.
Then He gives them authority: to forgive sins. The gift of the Spirit is not just personal - it’s missional. They are sent to carry Christ’s peace and forgiveness into the world. And we, the Church today, are part of that same mission.
💬 Discussion Questions
“Peace be with you.”
- What kind of peace is Jesus offering the disciples?
- Where in your life do you long for Christ’s peace right now?
“As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”
- What does it mean to be "sent" by Jesus?
- How are you being sent—at home, at work, in your community?
“Receive the Holy Spirit.”
- How do you experience the Holy Spirit today?
- Have there been moments when the Spirit gave you strength or courage?
Forgiveness is a central part of this Gospel.
- Why do you think Jesus links the Holy Spirit so closely with forgiveness?
- Is there someone you need to forgive, or from whom you need forgiveness?
The disciples go from fear to joy.
- What fears might be holding you back from fully living your faith?
How might the Holy Spirit help you move forward with confidence?
🙏 Closing Prayer
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, and kindle in us the fire of your love.Where there is fear, bring peace.
Where there is sin, bring mercy.Where there is doubt, bring courage.Send us into the world as bearers of your light and truth.Amen.
GRADE 5/6 SOCIAL JUSTICE TEAM – MINI VINNIES
MINI VINNNIES ACTION TEAM
Today the Mini Vinnies Action Team learnt about how easily people can become homeless and some of the circumstances that can cause homelessness. They then counted the donations brought in so far for the Winter Appeal and checked used by/best before dates. Students also counted the Community Spirit points and provided an update for the school for both actions via school reminders.
COMMUNITY SPIRIT HOUSE POINTS
The total House points for each House which includes points for the Winter Appeal donations:
1st | Patrick | 1 826 |
2nd | Bosco | 1 799 |
3rd | Teresa | 1 481 |
4th | MacKillop | 1 311 |
Patrick is still in the lead!! Well done Patrick!! Will they still be winning next week?? Don’t forget next week points will also be given for the Winter Appeal Donations students have brought in.
MINI VINNIES WINTER APPEAL
1st | MacKillop | 24 |
2nd | Patrick | 17 |
3rd | Bosco | 2 |
4th | Teresa | 0 |
Today Mini Vinnies collected the Winter Appeal donations. The total for each House so far:
A reminder that food items must be non-perishable and before the best before or used by date. Toiletries are also welcome. All items will be due by Thursday June 26th.
Giuliana
Mini Vinnies Facilitator