Faith and Mission
This year, our Year 9 students had the opportunity to participate in a meaningful program with the Montgomery House Aged Care residents, as part of their Roncalli Service. The initiative is designed to foster connections between younger and older generations through a variety of shared intergenerational activities.
The program has been a heartwarming success, creating a space where students and residents could exchange stories, experiences, and wisdom. One student reflected, 'I really enjoyed being able to connect with the residents and learn about them and their stories.' The relationships built through this program have shown how much both age groups can learn from one another.
Students have spoken of the program as a 'bridge between generations,' helping them appreciate the perspectives and life experiences of their elders while bringing joy and companionship to the residents. This unique initiative has not only enriched the lives of those involved but also reinforced the value of compassion, empathy, and mutual respect.
The Montgomery House Project has become a cherished part of our Roncalli Service program, and we look forward to its continued development in 2025.
Janeen Murphy
Deputy Principal Faith and Mission
Sacraments
Do you have a child in Years 2, 3 or 5?
Parishes have begun enrolling for their 2025 sacrament programs. Children must be enrolled in a parish program, even though they will be prepared for the sacraments in their Religion classes.
Each Parish has their own unique Sacrament program. Information from from some local parishes, including Nedlands and Subiaco is provided below.
NEDLANDS – HOLY ROSARY
Enrolment evening for parents/carers
Friday 7 February, 6:00pm.
Parish Centre, 45-47 Tyrell Street, Nedlands.
SCARBOROUGH – IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY
Enrolments close: second week in February.
See here for enrolment information and for details on each of the sacraments.
SUBIACO – ST JOSEPH’S
Expressions of interest for the 2025 sacrament program close at the beginning of February.
Further information here.
elaine.eng@stjosephssubiaco.org.au
Parents often have questions about the Sacrament program, so don’t be afraid to ask:
- Your parish priest or Sacrament Coordinator
- The Archdiocesan website: Parishes & Mass Times
- Mary-Anne Lumley mary-anne.lumley@johnxxiii.edu.au 08 9383 0513
Advent & Christmas
Many families seek out ways to meaningfully celebrate the season of Advent and Christmas together.
Some parishes local to the College have shared their Christmas schedule, including ‘children-friendly’ Vigil Masses on Christmas Eve.
CITY BEACH – HOLY SPIRIT
- Christmas Eve Vigil Mass at 6:00pm
- preceded by carol singing at 5:30pm
DOUBLEVIEW – OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY
- Christmas Eve Vigil Mass at 6:00pm
NEDLANDS – HOLY ROSARY
Tuesday 24 December
HOLY ROSARY - Christmas Eve Vigil Mass at 6:00pm, preceded by carol singing at 5:30pm
CARMELITE MONASTERY - Christmas Eve Vigil Mass at 7:00pm
Wednesday 25 December 2024
HOLY ROSARY - Christmas Morning Mass at 9:00am, preceded by carol singing at 8:30am
CARMELITE MONASTERY - Christmas Morning Mass at 8:00am
