Religious Education

A warm welcome back to all returning families, and a special welcome to our new Kindergarten 2025 families! I am Mr Lachlan Greer, and this is my second year as the Religious Education Coordinator at Our Lady Star of the Sea, Miranda. With the support of Mrs Maria Rose and Mrs Louise Fairhall, we look forward to a year filled with exciting, faith-driven opportunities in 2025. 

2025 Sydney Catholic Schools Theme

Each year, a theme is created for Sydney Catholic Schools that is centred on Pope Francis’ message for youth and a Scripture passage for WYD reflection. The chosen Scripture for 2025 focuses on how the baptised are called to be witnesses in the modern world, a call that is also applicable to all SCS staff, students and families. Part of being a witness is the call to seek and promote what is good, true and beautiful in creation. This is core to Catholic education and a matter for rejoicing, especially in the Jubilee Year of 2025.

The chosen image for the 2025 theme comes from the Clancy Prize Religious Art Exhibition 2024, capturing the essence of the Jubilee theme, Saints and Pilgrims of Hope. This resonates with the broader theme of World Youth Day, "Pilgrims of Hope," and was designed to inspire students from Years 7 to 11 to explore and deepen their spiritual knowledge. By drawing inspiration from the lives of saints in the Catholic Church,  students translated their understanding into compelling artworks.

Sacramental Program

The Sacramental Program for 2025 will commence with the Sacramental Enrolment Mass on Saturday, 8 March. This is a special opportunity for students and families in Years 2, 3, and 6 to participate in Mass and enrol their child in specific Sacraments.

Please note that the dates for the Sacraments will be communicated to parents once they have been confirmed with Father John and the Parish community.

With great excitement, I am pleased to announce that students receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation this year will do so at St Mary’s Cathedral on 9 November. This is a significant milestone in their faith journey, made even more special by being held at the Cathedral. Mr Greer will be attending an information session in March, where he will receive further details. 

Please note that all children within the Sutherland Shire who choose to make their Confirmation this year can only do so at the Cathedral, there is no other alternative. 

RE Leaders

Please join us in congratulating our RE Leaders for 2025: Austin G, Alana T, Mia L, Isabella A, Annabelle K, and John A.

These leaders will work collaboratively with the school leadership team and Mr Greer to organise religious events throughout the year. Congratulations!

Yours in Faith

Mr Lachlan Greer

Religious Education Coordinator