Religious Education

October: The Month of the Rosary

October is a very special month in the Church because it is dedicated to the Holy Rosary. The Rosary is a beautiful prayer where we reflect on the life of Jesus and Mary by praying with beads. Each bead helps us to remember a prayer, and each decade (a group of ten beads) helps us to think about an important story from Jesus’ life, called a “mystery.”

When Mary appeared to children in places like Fatima and Lourdes, she asked them to pray the Rosary. She told them that this prayer would bring peace to the world and peace to our hearts. In our world today, peace is something we all long for – peace in our families, peace at school, and peace across the world. By praying even one decade of the Rosary, we join millions of people around the world who are praying for peace.

The Rosary is often called Mary’s gift to us, because it helps us to grow closer to Jesus and reminds us that we are never alone. Each time we pray the Rosary, we ask Mary to pray with us and for us. 

You might like to pray just one decade of the Rosary at home with your family during October. Even a few minutes of prayer can help bring peace, joy, and a sense of God’s presence.

           How to Pray One Decade of the Rosary

1. Start with the Sign of the Cross 
2. Say one Our Father 
3. Say ten Hail Marys 
4. Say one Glory Be 
5. Finish with the Sign of the Cross                                      

  Key Dates for Term 4 2025

October 23rd  Reconciliation Family Workshop 7pm

October 30th Whole School Mass 9:15 am

November 1st  All Saints Day

November 2nd All Souls Day

November 6th  Sacrament of Reconciliation Midday

November 30th  Advent begins

December 11th  Whole School Mass 9:15 am