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By Fulvia Gerosolimo

On Thursday, I attended my REL Network meeting and was deeply moved by a simple yet powerful story that was shared: Pope Francis was buried in his trusty, worn-out, comfortable black shoes, not the traditional red papal slippers. This small detail spoke volumes. His shoes told the story of a man who walked humbly with his people, who chose simplicity over status, and who lived the Gospel not only in words but in every step he took.

Pope Francis showed us what it means to follow in the footsteps of Jesus, to walk with compassion, mercy, and courage, even when it’s uncomfortable. His life reminds us that our faith isn’t something we put on only for show, but something we live and walk out daily, with authenticity and love.

As we approach this Sunday’s celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation, we are reminded that each one of us is called to walk our own journey of faith boldly. Our young candidates are preparing to be strengthened by the Holy Spirit, to step into the world as witnesses of Christ. May they be inspired by Pope Francis’ example of a life rooted in service, humility, and Gospel truth.

Let us all ask ourselves: 

What story do our steps tell? 

And how can we keep walking the path of love and justice, one step at a time?

Every blessing for the week ahead,

Fulvia Gerosolimo 

St Kevin’s Feast Day Mass

Last Tuesday, our school community came together to celebrate the feast day of our patron saint, St Kevin. We began our day with a beautiful Mass celebrated by Father Charles, where we reflected on the life of St Kevin through a special picture storybook as our first reading.

We learnt that St Kevin was a man of deep prayer and connection with nature. He lived as a hermit in the beautiful valley of Glendalough in Ireland and was known for his kindness to animals, especially the blackbird that famously nested in his outstretched hand. St Kevin's gentle spirit, love of creation, and deep faith continue to inspire us today.

Following Mass, each year level took part in different activities to honour and learn more about St Kevin:

• Preps created bird nests, remembering the story of Kevin and the blackbird.

   

• Grade 1/2s drew blackbirds and reflected on St Kevin’s gentleness and patience.

• Grades 3/4 thought deeply about how they could be more like St Kevin, showing care, courage, and calm in their own lives.

   

• Year 5/6 students created beautiful Celtic crosses, a powerful symbol of St Kevin and his Irish heritage.

It was a day full of creativity, reflection, and faith. All students showed a wonderful understanding of St Kevin’s story and what it means to live like him in today’s world quietly, kindly, and faithfully.

Sacrament of Confirmation 

This Sunday, ten of our Year 6 students will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, a significant and sacred step in their faith journey. The mass will be celebrated by Bishop Thinh and during the ceremony our candidates will be sealed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit - wisdom, understanding, right judgment, courage, knowledge, reverence, and wonder and awe in God's presence.

We invite all members of our school and parish community to keep our Confirmation candidates - Keizen, Mya, Ray, Alyssa, Tiago, Arianna, Jonathan, Leo, Nathaniel & Cormac - in your prayers in the coming days. May the Holy Spirit fill their hearts, guide their decisions, and inspire them to live lives full of faith, love, and service.

As a community, let us continue to support and encourage our young people as they grow in faith and deepen their relationship with God.

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love.

• Wednesday 11th June @10am - 2.30pm - NEW DATE 

  Year 6 Confirmation Reflection Day 

   

• Wednesday 11th June @7pm - 8.30pm 

  Year Six Confirmation candidates - Commitment Prayers/Service & Child/Parent Workshop

   

• Sunday 15th June @ 1pm

  Sacrament of Confirmation at St Kevin’s Church 

   

• Tuesday 24th June @ 12.30pm

  Feast of the Sacred Heart Mass - ALL WELCOME 

   

• Sunday 29th June @ St Gregory’s The Great 5pm

  10th Anniversary of Ordination celebration for Fr Charles - ALL WELCOME 

   

• Tuesday 1st of July @ 9:15am St Kevin’s Catholic Church

  10th Anniversary of Ordination celebration for Fr Charles - ALL WELCOME