Mission and Religious Education

Mission and Religious Education

First Eucharist

On Saturday evening 28 June St Michael’s Parish celebrated the Sacrament of First Holy Communion. Congratulations to Alice, Thea, Kahlani, Evie, Hannah, Oliver, Poppy, Arthur, Alex and Yolanda. We are so proud of you and your joyful and reverent participation during the Mass. The children read with great clarity and confidence and took up the Offertory Procession with great reverence and were beautifully presented by their families. 

Thank you to Father Curran for your support and guidance and leading this joyous celebration. Thank you to our wonderful Altar Servers Jasper and Georgia, families, friends, parishioners and the staff of St Michael’s school for the many ways you helped with the preparation of the children, the celebration of the Mass and the supper after Mass. 

C2S (Called to Shine) Committee News

Our C2S Committee is a team of volunteer students in Years 2-6 who work with Assistant Principals Cathy Shepherd and myself for ecological justice in our world. The Committee meets at the start of lunch each Monday and gives an authentic student voice to addressing social and ecological issues in our school and world. The C2S Committee leads charitable works and ecological initiatives at St Michael’s.

Week 9 Meeting - Monday 23 June

We discussed renewing our approach to leading Environmental Initiatives and identified the need to educate and promote awareness around caring for the earth and living more sustainably. 

Week 10 Meeting - Monday 30 June

We brainstormed ways to educate people about the impact of pollution on the environment and ways to care for the earth and live more sustainably. We talked about making posters, artworks from recycled materials and film clips. We also discussed how classes can be more involved.

Environmental Legends and Little Doves

Our Environmental Legends are a team of volunteer students in Years 3-6 who work with the Little Doves, a team of volunteer students in K-2 and myself to lead environmental and sustainability initiatives within our school. Our work in this area is in response to Pope Francis’ call to action in Laudato Si’ to Care for the Earth Our Common Home and to hear and respond to the Cry of the Earth and the Cry of the Poor.

Working With The C2S Committee

Together with the C2S Committee we are reviewing current practices and looking to develop new ways to promote care for our earth.

Legends of the Light Shine

Our Legends of the Light Shine Program is a program that runs across our school, led by students in Stage 3. This program focuses on Christian living, recognising and promoting Christian virtues and positive attributes.

This Fortnight’s Legends of the Light Shine Focus

Today we introduced our new Legends of the Light Shine focus for Term 3 Weeks 1 and 2, ‘Resilience’. Resilience is important for helping us navigate life’s ups and downs and promotes a positive sense of wellbeing.

Connecting With Our Parish

Weekend Mass Times

We encourage all of our families to celebrate Sunday Mass with our parish.

Manilla Parish Mass Times 

1st Sunday of the month - Sunday 8.30am

2nd, 3rd & 4th Sunday of the month - Saturday 5.00pm (5.30pm DST)

Attunga Mass Times 

2nd, 4th & 5th Sunday of the month - Sunday 12 noon

If You Would Like To Be Involved

We encourage all of our families to be involved in the life of the Parish. There are many ways to be involved including:

• Altar Serving for those who have made their first Holy Communion
• Reading at Mass
• Taking up the Offertory Procession
• Visitations
• Odd Jobs

If you would like to be more involved in the life of our parish please contact Father Curran (02) 67851094 for further details.

Living Well, Learning Well 

Living Well Learning Well is a student support framework for Catholic Schools in the Armidale Diocese. The framework is based on a universal and unconditional positive regard for children and young people and supports faith, learning, wellbeing and positive behaviour domains.

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“Let Your Light Shine” support others to let their light shine and remember “We Shine Brighter Together”

Jacquelene Cronin

Assistant Principal - Mission