Religious Education

Mrs Trish Mitchell
Assistant Principal & Religious Education Coordinator

Heavenly Father,
We thank you for the turn of the seasons and the warmth of the spring sun on our school grounds. Bless our school family as we step outside to play, learn, and enjoy your beautiful creation. Keep our students, teachers, and community safe in the sunshine, and help us always care for the land you have entrusted to us.
Amen

Mass of Thanksgiving for Josephite Sisters

On Saturday 14 November 2026 a Mass of Thanksgiving will be offered for the Sisters of Saint Joseph, who at the end of this year will no longer have a presence in formal ministry in the Diocese. Mary MacKillop responded to the request of Bishop Torregiani and the first Sisters arrived in 1880. Since then 590 Sisters have ministered firstly in schools then, motor mission, parish and spiritually. Many students, parishioners and families and clergy have been touched by their commitment to God’s Mission. Mass will be celebrated in St Patrick’s Church West Tamworth at 11am followed by a light lunch. For catering purposes please RSVP to Kim McKenzie via email: Kim.McKenzie@sosj.org.au or phone: 02 8741 2311 by Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Further to this, the invitation is extended to students who, if attending, are requested to do so in their school uniform.

The Angelus

At 12:30 pm each day, our entire school pauses to pray the Angelus together. We are immensely proud of the deep reverence, respect, and quiet focus our students have shown as we embrace this meaningful daily tradition. To support our families in sharing this special prayer, an Angelus prayer card is being sent home with every student today.

Catholic Mission ~ Socktober

A huge thank you to our wonderful school community for your incredible generosity during our Socktober celebrations last Friday! Thanks to your enthusiastic support and donations, our school raised a generous amount for Catholic Mission.

These funds will go directly toward supporting children and families in the Malawi community, helping provide essential resources, education, and hope. Thank you for putting your faith into action and showing such inspiring missionary spirit!

A big thank you to Mrs Westhorpe, Mrs Dewhurst, Mrs Kellow, Mrs Vile, Finlay, Flynn, Nathasha & Nina for your help on the day!

All Saints & All Soul's Day

As we move into November, our school community remembers two special days in the Church’s calendar: All Saints’ Day on Sunday, 1st November, and All Souls’ Day on Monday, 2nd November. On All Saints’ Day, we give thanks for the holy men and women who inspire us to live with kindness, courage, and love. On All Souls’ Day, we hold a quiet space in our hearts to pray for and remember all loved ones who have passed away, trusting in God's eternal care. Our school community gathered together and celebrated Mass today in our church.