Education in Faith
Sacramental News
Dear Parents/Guardians/Caregivers,
As we embark on a new academic year, we would like to share with you important dates for our Sacramental celebrations that will take place throughout the school year. Sacraments play a significant role in the spiritual journey of our students and we need to ensure that you are well-informed and can actively participate in these meaningful events. Please be advised that attendance is compulsory for the commitment masses and formation nights that take place before the celebration of each Sacrament. Kindly mark the following dates on your calendar:
Event | Date/Time/Venue | Participant Group | |
Term 1 | |||
| Sacrament Commitment Mass and Registration | Tuesday 6th February 6.30pm - Registration 7.00pm - Mass St. Kevin’s Church | St. Kevin’s and St. Francis de Sales Year 3/ Year 4/ Year 6 Candidates for Sacrament of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation
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Enrolment & Formation Night for Eucharist | Tuesday 20th February 7pm St. Kevin’s School Hall | St. Kevin’s and St. Francis de Sales Year 3, Year 4 and Catechist | |
Enrolment & Formation Night for Confirmation | Tuesday 27th February 7pm St. Kevin’s School Hall | St. Kevin’s and St. Francis de Sales Year 6 and Catechist | |
| Sacrament of Reconciliation | Tuesday 12th March 7pm St. Kevin’s Church | St. Kevin’s and St. Francis de Sales Year 3 | |
Term 2 | |||
Sacrament of Eucharist Retreat Day | Thursday 30th May St. Francis de Sales | St. Kevin’s and St. Francis de Sales Year 3 and 4
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| Sacrament of Eucharist | Saturday 1st June St. Kevin’s Church | St. Kevin’s - Year 4 - 11am St. Kevin’s - Year 3 - 1pm | St. Francis de Sales - 3pm-Year 3&4 |
Term 3 | |||
| Sacrament of Confirmation Retreat Day | Tuesday 3rd September St. Francis de Sales (9 am- 3pm)
| St. Kevin’s and St. Francis de Sales Year 6 | |
| Sacrament of Confirmation | Saturday 7th September St. Kevin’s Church | St. Kevin’s - 12pm Year 6 | St. Francis de Sales - 2pm-Year 6 |
Term 4 | |||
| Reconciliation Commitment and Enrolment Mass | Tuesday 8th October 6.30pm - Registration 7.00pm - Mass St. Kevin’s Church
| St. Kevin’s and St. Francis de Sales Year 2 | |
| Reconciliation Information Night | Tuesday 15th October 7 pm - 8 pm St. Kevin’s School Hall
| St. Kevin’s and St. Francis de Sales Year 2 | |
| Sacrament of Reconciliation | Tuesday 19th November 7pm St. Kevin’s Church | St. Kevin’s and St. Francis de Sales Year 2 | |
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Sacramental Program, celebrations or preparation process, please feel free to contact the School's Religious Education leader.
Thank you for your continued partnership in the spiritual formation of our students. We look forward to celebrating these sacred moments with you and your families as a parish community.
May God's blessings be with you and your loved ones.
Sacrament Levy
There is a $25 Sacrament Levy to cover the cost of stoles.
- This levy needs to be paid in full to the school in an envelope clearly indicating your child’s name, Home Group and name of Sacrament being received.
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B
A major theme of the Scripture readings is 'Hope in the Gospel of Jesus'.
The reading from Job speaks of the burdens of the world and of the temptation to despair in the midst of them. In contrast, the psalmist offers hope that the Lord will be there to heal human brokenness.
Paul tells the Corinthians that as a Christian he has no choice but to preach the Gospel, and that in doing so, he will be blessed. The Good News of Jesus is not to be heard and stored away on a shelf, but rather lived and preached by us.
The Gospel of Mark offers hope in the face of human afflictions, as Jesus heals sick people and expels demons. Proclaiming the Gospel in word and action exhausts the body and spirit, so Jesus retreats to spend time in prayer. In doing so, he finds new vigour and strength to continue his mission of proclaiming the Good News.
Discussion Starters
- Who has a friend who was once sick?
- How did your friend get better?
- What could you do when someone you know is sick?
- In today’s gospel what did Jesus do when sick people were brought to him?
- Jesus showed compassion to those who were in need. What does ‘compassion’ mean?
- Who should we show compassion to?
- We pray that we will think of others before ourselves this week and show compassion to others.
At the end of this Gospel reading, Jesus tells Simon that they will go to the nearby villages to preach. Can you find your way through the maze to the nearby village?
God Bless
Rozeta Ambrose
Religious Education Leader
rambrose@sfslynbrook.catholic.edu.au
YEAR 5/6 SOCIAL JUSTICE TEAM – MINI VINNIES
Today I called for all interested Grade 5/6 students to attend a meeting. We discussed the purpose of the SFS Mini Vinnies and the fact that we are a part of the St Vincent De Paul Society. We spoke briefly of the St Vincent de Paul Society logo and the significance behind it.
“The logo of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is quite well known throughout the world as it is now one of largest voluntary Catholic groups in the world. The logo stands as a symbol of hope and goodwill and is quite cleverly made to signify the teachings of St. Vincent de Paul.
The logo depicts three hands on top of one another. The middle one holds a cup, the top hand is place over the cup with the palm facing downwards, and the bottom hand is placed below the middle hand with the palm facing upwards. The hand at the top signifies the hand of Christ, which blesses the cup. The hand in the middle signifies the hand of love which offers the cup blessed by Christ. And the bottom hand signifies the one who is suffering and must receive the cup. This is truly a brilliant depiction of the teachings of St. Vincent de Paul. The members of this society are popularly known as ‘Vinnies’ and they work under the slogan of ‘good works.’”
We had 54 student sign up to be part of the SFS Mini Vinnies this year. They will attend meetings during 2nd lunch on Fridays initially then after February on Wednesdays. They will have this term to attend the meetings and find out a bit more about Mini Vinnies. They will then be asked to make a commitment to join Mini Vinnies by the end of this term when they will be presented with their Mini Vinnies badge.
Well done to all those students who are willing to give up their lunchtimes to make a difference in our community and world.
Giuliana