Religious Education Update
Jenna Smithson | Religious Education Coordinator
YEAR 6 GRADUATION MASS
All families and friends are invited to join us to celebrate and pray during our Year 6 Graduation Mass next Friday 12th December.
CHRISTMAS LITURGY
St Aidan’s will come together as a community to celebrate the Christmas Story on Thursday 11 December at 2:00 pm in the Holy Family Church. Every class will perform at this special occasion.
We warmly welcome all parents, families and friends to join us for this special occasion.
Students are asked to wear a simple costume. Please see details below
| Kindergarten | Plain grey or plain brown T-shirt (to be worn over their sport uniform) |
| Year 1 | White - Dressed as Angels, wings are optional |
| Year 2 | Oversized white T-shirt with Tea towel for the head or rope for the waist |
| Year 3 | Oversized dark T-shirt with a tea towel on head and rope for the waist |
| Year 4 | White T-Shirt and black long pants |
| Year 5 | Dark clothing with a tea towel on head and rope for the waist |
| Year 6 | White T-Shirt and black long pants + Gold or Silver tinsel around wrists |
We kindly ask that the costume is at school as soon as possible in a plastic bag with your child’s name clearly labelled.
POPE FRANCIS GRADUATION MASS
Last week we celebrated those students who successfully completed the Pope Francis Program.
We would like to congratulate these students. Your hard work and dedication have been truly inspiring, and we are so proud of all you have achieved. Thank you to our school and parish community for supporting these students on their journey.
THE SEASON OF ADVENT
Advent is the first season of the liturgical year. It is a four week season dedicated to the anticipation, preparation and arrival of Jesus of Nazareth. Christians from many backgrounds celebrate this time with reflections on hope, peace, love, and joy. Practices may look different, all focus on the hope-filled arrival of Jesus.
Advent wreaths are used during this season and include four candles - three purple and one pink. These candles symbolise hope, love, joy and peace. A candle is lit each Sunday during Advent.
You will be able to see a beautiful Advent wreath in the Holy Family Church at the start of Advent.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL CHRISTMAS APPEAL
Our community made the most generous Christmas hampers that were donated to St Vincent de Paul. We were able to make 15 Christmas Hampers bursting with festive goodness and treats. I hope that they bring much happiness to those experiencing difficulties.
Thank you for your donations.
FAMILY PARISH CONTACT DETAILS
Please find below the contact details for Family Parish
The parish contact details are: holyfamilymaroubra@outlook.com and 9349 1198
Warm regards,
Jenna Smithson
Religious Education Coordinator and Year One Teacher