Religious Dimension

A prayer for the Sacrament of Reconcilation:

Loving God,

We come to You today to heal the things we’ve done, 

We thank You for the mercy and the love that never breaks. 

Thank You for forgiving us and making our hearts brand new.

As we grow in unity and walk much closer to You. 

Help us share Your shining light and keep us from all sin, 

To feel Your joy inside our souls and find Your peace within.

 

Amen.

 

Sacrament of Reconciliation

RETREAT SESSION WITH FATHER GALLACHER

Last Tuesday, Year 3 went over to the Narthex of the church to meet with Father Gallacher and learn more about the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We learnt how the 10 commandments are what God is expecting of us, for example, to be kind and to be honest. This helped us to think about what we might talk about at Reconciliation.

We then went into the church and saw the confession room which is where parishioners can experience Reconciliation on a regular basis.  We enjoyed talking to Fr Gallacher, learning more about the Sacraments and also about life as a priest! Thank you to Fr Gallacher, Mrs Fay, Mrs Ries and Mrs Swift for supporting this session.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

On Thursday, it was with great excitement that the Year 3 students experienced their first Reconciliation with their families. We pray that their first experience will lead onto regular opportunities for Reconciliation as a member of St Roch's Parish.

CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK: YEAR 6 VISIT TO CATHEDRAL AND CONCERT IN THE PARK!

Our Year 6 students had a great day in the city, joining together with over 150 other Primary and Secondary Catholic Schools to celebrate Catholic Eucation Week.  We experienced a packed Cathedral with Archbishop Comensoli and our very own Father Gallacher leading the service. After that, we were treated to a tour of the Cathedral with Father Gallacher and it was very special to have Archbishop Comensoli join us and speak to us also during that time!

We then joined other schools down at Treasury Gardens for music, games and activities for the afternoon! 

School/Family Faith Event: Holy Week Re-enactment

A reminder that all families are warmly welcome to join us as each class presents an event from Holy Week, beginning in the hall at 9.15am:

Prep: Palm Sunday

Year 4: Last Supper and Washing of the Feet

Year 3: Garden of Gethsemane

Year 5&6: Stations of the Cross

Our Year 1 and 2 students will present the Easter Celebration at the beginning of Term 2 on Wednesday 22 April @ 3.00pm in the hall.

• Holy Week Reenactment: Thursday 2 April @ 9.15 am
• Mini Vinnies: 'Project Compassion' Lenten Appeal: due by the end of Term 1

• Easter Celebration: Wed 22 April @ 3.00pm in hall.
• Year 4 Family Formation Evening: Thurs 30 April @ 6.00 pm
• Year 4 Commitment Mass: Sun 3 May @ 5.00 pm
• Preps in Pyjamas: Thurs 21 May @ 6.00 pm
• Year 1 and 2 Family Mass: Sun 31 May @ 9.30 am
• Whole Staff Formation Day: Tues 9 June
• Year 4 First Communion Retreat Session: Wed 10 June @ 12.00pm
• Year 4 First Communion: Sun 14 June @ 12.00 pm
• SDVP Winter Appeal

Louise Bolton  

Religious Dimension Leader