Religious Education Coordinator

Holley Giannikos

Holy Week Liturgy Reminder

This year, our Holy Week Liturgy will take place tomorrow, Thursday 2nd April at 1:30pm.

All classes will present their item that afternoon.

Mother’s Day Celebration - Term 2 - 7th May 7:30am

Please save the date for our Mother’s Day Breakfast and Liturgy on Thursday 7th May from 7:30am

The Liturgy will begin at approximately 9am.

In preparation for this significant community event, could you please begin to email a photo of your child with their mum, aunty, grandma or any other mother figure in their lives to be included in a church display and video reflection to holley.curley@syd.catholic.edu.au

If you have any questions please let me know!

Lenten Walk of Love - Family Service Challenge Final Week

Please find below the final week of the Lenten Walk of Love Family Service Challenge. I hope you have enjoyed these activities and experiences with your family!

Acts of Reflection and Faith

Spend time in nature and notice the beauty around you
Take a moment of quiet reflection and think about what you are grateful for
Read or listen to a story about kindness or faith
Light a candle and say a simple prayer together
Talk about how Jesus showed love and how we can do the same
Thank God for your family and say a prayer for them

Sacrament of Confirmation - Registration Now Open!

Registration for the Sacrament of Confirmation is now open. Students in Year 6 who have received their Sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation and Eucharist are to register through the following link.

https://www.sacredheart.org.au/sacraments/confirmation

Key dates:

Parent/Carer Information Evening and Formation Session 1 - Wednesday 13th May 5:30-6:30pm
Commitment Mass - STMM Saturday 23rd May 5:30pm, OLSH Church Saturday 23rd May 6pm, Sunday 24th May 10am and 12pm
Formation Session 2 - Wednesday 27th May 5:30-6:30pm OLSH School Hall
Sacrament Mass - Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th June 5:30pm

As our students prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation, they are invited to choose a saint name. This special name connects them with a saint whose life shows us how to follow Jesus with courage and joy. Many children choose a saint who inspires them—someone known for kindness, bravery, creativity, or helping others.

Their chosen saint becomes a role model and a reminder that we are all called to live our faith in our own unique way. It’s a beautiful part of the Confirmation journey, helping students learn about the heroes of our Church and discover the qualities they hope to grow in as young disciples.

Please begin researching and having these conversations at home to be ready for Formation Session 1.

Save the date - Botany Randwick Women’s Retreat

Easter Prayer

Loving God,

Thank you for the joy of Easter and the new life Jesus brings. Help us to share kindness, hope, and peace with everyone we meet. May our hearts be filled with gratitude as we remember Jesus’ love for us. Bless our school, our families, and our friends this Easter season.

Amen.