Religious Education

Sacramental Dates -2025 

Sacrament of First Eucharist (Holy Communion) –Year 4

Key Dates:

First Eucharist Family Workshop (child and at least one parent must attend):

The workshop will be held on two nights (attendance at only 1 required):

• Wednesday 2 April~from 6:30-7:30pm at St Jude’s– HOLY TRINITY students encouraged to attend           

Sacrament of First Eucharist:

• Saturday 3 May

  • 2:00pm Sacrament of First Eucharist HOLY TRINITY students at St Jude’s Church           

    4:00pm Sacrament of First Eucharist St Jude’s students        

We invite you to indicate whether your child will be receiving the Sacrament of First Eucharist with the Parish in 2025 by completing the Sacrament of First Eucharist Enrolment eform by Tuesday 2 April 2025.

If you have any questions regarding the program, please feel free to contact Denham or your child’s class teacher.

Kind regards,

​Denham Harvie 

Religious Education Leader

2025 Jubilee (Pilgrims of Hope)

What is the 2025 Jubilee?

The term “Jubilee” comes from the Hebrew term “yobel,” which means “ram’s horn.” In Jewish tradition, the sound of the horn marked the beginning of a particular year of remission and forgiveness. The Catholic Church adopted this tradition and made it a year of pilgrimage, prayer, and reconciliation.

What is the History of the Jubilee?

The first Jubilee of the Catholic Church was proclaimed by Pope Boniface VIII in 1300. Since then, the Church has celebrated a Jubilee every 25 years unless the Pope decides to call an extraordinary Jubilee, as Pope Francis did in 2015.

Why is 2025 a Holy Year for the Catholic Church?

The official Vatican website for the Holy Year 2025 — www.iubilaeum2025.va — says, “In 1300, Pope Boniface VIII called the first Jubilee, also known as a ‘Holy Year,’ since it is a time when God’s holiness transforms us.” The Jubilee is a time of forgiveness and reconciliation, with pilgrims worldwide flocking to Rome to celebrate the event. It is also a time of renewal and spiritual awakening, with the Pope and other religious leaders offering prayers, blessings, and ceremonies.

Weekly Masses

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday at 9.15am

Weekend Masses 

Saturday 6pm, 

Sunday 8.30am & 10.30am 

Reconciliation by appointment (contact Fr Jerald or Fr  Joel at Parish Office)

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