Religious Education
Mrs Cheryl Ross | REC Coordinator
October - the month of the Rosary
The month of October each year is dedicated to the Holy Rosary. This is primarily due to the fact that the liturgical feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is celebrated annually on October 7.
During this month the Pope Francis students have invited students from across the grades to join them for a decade of the Rosary at the beginning of lunch on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. They will gather around the statue of Mary located by the Staffroom. A big thank you to these students who are living and sharing their faith with the wider school community.
The Staff are also meeting each Thursday morning in the Library to pray the Rosary.
DID YOU KNOW …..?
There are 20 incidents in the lives of Mary and Jesus which we reflect upon while we pray. These events are called the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries.
Quick quiz…….
What is the name of the Mystery of the Rosary that includes:
1.The Baptism of Christ in the River Jordan
2.The marriage Feast at Cana
3. The proclamation of the Kingdom
4.The Transfiguration
5. The institution of the Eucharist at the Last Supper.
( Find the answer at the end of this section of the Newsletter)
You might like to take some time, either personally or as a family during this month to pray and reflect upon the mysteries of the Rosary.
Year 6 Religious Education Test
Each year students in Year 6, 8 and 10 across Sydney Catholic Schools participate in the Religious Education Test. The Religious Education Test measures students’ knowledge, skills and understanding across the key strands within the Religious Education curriculum.
Last Wednesday the students in Year 6 at OLF completed the 50 question test. Results will be sent to schools towards the end of November.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
This term the Year 2 students will be preparing to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Enrolment for the Sacrament has already started. Please note the following dates and link to online registration below:
Sacrament of Reconciliation 2023 - Year 2
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be in November this year. All the dates for Registration, Sessions etc are below. Registration will be through our website on the home page or through the link above.
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| 9th October | Online registration opens |
| 9th November | Session 1 - All candidates @ 5:30pm in Church |
| 11th/12th November | Candidates to attend any weekend Mass |
| 18th/19th November | Candidates to attend any weekend Mass |
| 23rd November | Session 2 - All candidates @ 5:30pm in Church |
| 25th November | First Reconciliation Family Mass at 5:30pm |
| 30th November | Sacrament of Reconciliation - 4:30pm & 6:30pm |
Save the date!!
De La Salle and Our Lady of Fatima combined Christmas Concert !
The combined De La Salle and Our Lady of Fatima Christmas Concert will take place on Wednesday 29th November. Starting time for the concert will be at 5.30pm and conclude at 7pm. The Concert will take place on the oval of De La Salle. You are invited to bring a picnic rug/ low chair and some nibbles to munch on while watching the concert. No alcohol please.
More details on the Christmas Concert will be sent through in the next couple of weeks.
Have a fabulous fortnight everyone!
Note: Answer to the Quiz question: The Luminous Mystery
Mrs Cheryl Ross | Religious Education Coordinator
