Religious Education

First Holy Communion

Last Tuesday the candidates for First Holy Communion attended their second session in preparation for the receiving of the Sacrament. Fr Julian and Fr Noni visited the Year 4 classrooms and led the students in discussion and in preparation. Thank you to both priests for spending time with the candidates!

Please keep them in your Prayers as they prepare to receive the Eucharist for the very first time.

The dates for the First Holy Communion Masses are:

• Saturday 23rd August at the 4pm and 5.30pm Parish Mass

• Sunday 24th August at the 9.30am Parish Mass

The Sacrament of Confirmation

The Sacrament of Confirmation is open to all children who are in Year 6 or older who have received the Sacrament of Baptism, First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. In 2025 our Confirmation candidates will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at St Mary’s Cathedral Sydney on Sunday 9th November at 12.30pm.

Note: If you have a child in Year 6 please read the latest communication from the Parish that was sent out through Compass on Wednesday. 

Grade Masses

During the term, grades 3-6 have the opportunity to attend the 9.15am Friday Parish Mass. You are most welcome to attend any of these Masses and to join in celebrating the Eucharist with the grade that is attending each week. 

The dates for the grade Masses this term are: 

• Week 4:  Friday 15th August: 

  The Feast of the Assumption (Years 3-6 attending Mass)

• Week 6: Friday 29th August : Year 4

• Week 8: Friday 12th September: Year 6

• Week 9: Friday 19th September: Year 5

Mary MacKillop Feast Day 

Last Friday, on the 8th August as a school community, Year 5 led us in a prayerful reflection on the life of our first Australian Saint - St Mary MacKillop. They reminded us that she dedicated her life to education and caring for the poor and disadvantaged, particularly in country and remote areas of Australia. 

Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. 

The Feast of the Assumption is celebrated on August 15th every year.   On this day, we remember that God brought her body and soul into Heaven. This is called being ‘assumed’ into Heaven. 

The Feast of the Assumption is a holy day of obligation. 

Don't forget our Fathers’ Day Breakfast & Liturgy:  Friday 5th September. 

Be sure to save the date!!

Have a fabulous fortnight everyone !

Mrs Cheryl Ross

Religious Education Coordinator