Education in Faith 

We thank you, Lord, for this term.  

For our challenges, our successes and mistakes 

from which we have learnt.  

Be with us as we spend our time with 

our families and friends.  

Give us strength and courage to do what is right and 

to be witnesses of your faith. 

Amen

Eucharist 2024 parent and carers faith workshop:

The Sacrament of Eucharist for 2024 will be celebrated on Saturday, August 3rd, at 6:00 pm Mass at St Fidelis' Church. 

At St. Fidelis, we acknowledge that parents are the first teachers of faith to their children. Families can grow into their faith and assist their children in learning to love Jesus Christ in many ways. It is within the family where children are raised and formed as human beings.  Some ways parents are assisted in raising their children in the Catholic faith is through being part of the local Catholic parish and school communities. Some of the most significant times of faith formation occur during the preparation of the children for the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, First Eucharist and Confirmation). These high points offer opportunities for living and celebrating the Catholic faith. 

At St Fidelis, we offer Parent/Child Faith presentations for the following:

• Foundation:  Parent & Child Faith Formation Workshop
• Year 3:  Reconciliation: Parent & Child Faith Formation Workshop
• Year 4:  First Eucharist Parent & Child Faith Formation Workshop
• Year 6:  Confirmation: Parent & Child Faith Formation Workshop

Parents and carers of our 2024 Year Four students are invited to attend Maria Forde's Parent Faith Formation workshop on Thursday, July 18th, at 7:00 p.m.  

The Parent and Child Eucharist Sacramental workshop will be facilitated by Maria Forde.  Maria Forde is a Spiritual Leader in the Catholic Education Diocese of Sandhurst. This presentation by Maria Forde will take place online via Zoom. Information regarding the link will be sent home closer to the date. At this presentation, the students will spend a special time with their parents or carers.  They will have the opportunity to:

• reflecting on this Sacrament in the intimate setting of your home 
• we ask that all families bring a candle to this event and find a quiet, sacred space for this time together

We look forward to seeing you all online.

St. Vinnie's Winter Appeal:

As the St. Vinnie's Winter Appeal comes to an end, we would like to thank all families who have donated to it. Donations will be accepted until Friday, June 28th. Your donations will assist those in need.

Celebrating Grandparents' Day:

All grandparents, parents, carers, and special people in our lives are invited to attend Grandparents' Mass, which will be celebrated on Friday, July 26th, at 9.15 am.

Celebrating mass:

Last Tuesday, Foundation AM and 3/4BP celebrated mass. Thank you to all the parents and carers who attended this special celebration.

God Bless, and have a great break. 

Annette Gasbarro

Religious Education Leader