Religious Education

Congratulations – Sacrament of Confirmation 

We congratulate all the children from Holy Trinity who received the Sacrament of Confirmation at St Patrick’s Cathedral. We ask that you continue to keep them in your prayers as they grow in faith and live out the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

We thank Bishop Nguyen, Fr Jerald, and Fr Libeesh for celebrating this special Sacrament with our children.

 

A huge thank you to our families for their wonderful support at the Confirmation ceremony. It was a truly beautiful and reverent celebration, and our students and families were incredibly respectful throughout. Thank you also to the Holy Trinity staff for preparing our candidates and walking alongside them on their Sacramental journey.

If families have a photo of their child, sponsor, family, or group from the evening, we would greatly appreciate an electronic copy for our school newsletter and archives. Please send photos to my email address (dharvie@htws.catholic.edu.au )

 

Kind regards,

​Denham Harvie 

Religious Education Leader

 

2025 Jubilee (Pilgrims of Hope)

What is the 2025 Jubilee?

The term “Jubilee” comes from the Hebrew term “yobel,” which means “ram’s horn.” In Jewish tradition, the sound of the horn marked the beginning of a particular year of remission and forgiveness. The Catholic Church adopted this tradition and made it a year of pilgrimage, prayer, and reconciliation.

 

What is the History of the Jubilee?

The first Jubilee of the Catholic Church was proclaimed by Pope Boniface VIII in 1300. Since then, the Church has celebrated a Jubilee every 25 years unless the Pope decides to call an extraordinary Jubilee, as Pope Francis did in 2015.

 

Why is 2025 a Holy Year for the Catholic Church?

The official Vatican website for the Holy Year 2025 — www.iubilaeum2025.va — says, “In 1300, Pope Boniface VIII called the first Jubilee, also known as a ‘Holy Year,’ since it is a time when God’s holiness transforms us.” The Jubilee is a time of forgiveness and reconciliation, with pilgrims worldwide flocking to Rome to celebrate the event. It is also a time of renewal and spiritual awakening, with the Pope and other religious leaders offering prayers, blessings, and ceremonies.

 

Weekly Masses

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday at 9.15am

 

Weekend Masses 

Saturday 6pm, 

Sunday 8.30am & 10.30am 

Reconciliation by appointment (contact Fr Jerald or Fr  Joel at Parish Office)

 

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Launch of new website -www.CathEvents.org.au

This new website has more than one hundred opportunities to participate in prayer gatherings, formation days, parish renewal training, caminos, professional development and more. 

 

Now available on Australia’s Catholic events hub, CathEvents. Find online and in-person events to help connect with God and your fellow Catholics!