Our Faith - Religious Education

⛪Term 2 Dates ⛪

Mini Vinnies Winter Appeal Friday 26th June

Next Friday, we will be holding our Winter Wonderland Day in support of our Winter Appeal. Students are invited to dress in warm winter clothing and help those in need by bringing along donations. We are collecting new and non-perishable items such as canned food, blankets, scarves, beanies, gloves, and other warm clothing items.

Your generosity will help support members of our community during the colder months. Thank you for supporting this important initiative and helping us make a difference.

Year 6 St Mary's Serviam Badges

Today, our Year 6 students received their Serviam badges. Following Mass, the badges were blessed by Fr Paul before being presented to each student.

The Serviam badge is a reminder that our Year 6 students are the leaders of the school community. It encourages them to carry the spirit of service, to "pick up the cross," and to respond with action whenever they see a need. We congratulate our Year 6 students as they embrace this important leadership role and strive to serve others through their words and actions.

 Reconciliation and First Holy Communion

Save the Dates – Reconciliation and First Holy Communion

We ask families to please save the following dates for our upcoming Sacramental celebrations:

Enrollment Night First Holy Communion and First Reconciliation Wendesday 29th July 6pm in the Torreggiani Room.

• Reconciliation: 19th August 2026 Mass in the Cathedral.

• First Holy Communion: 12th and 13th September - Mass in the Cathedral.

  Combined First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion – Term 3 (For students Year 4 and over or Year 3 and over at St Mary’s) 

  Enrolment/Parent Night: Wednesday 29th July, at 6pm in the Torreggiani Room. 

  Lessons 1: Sunday 2nd August 9.00am – 10.00am 

  Reconciliation 2: Sunday 9th August 9.00am – 10.00am 

  Reconciliation 3: Sunday 16th August 9.00am – 10.00am

  Reconciliation Sacrament of First Reconciliation Wednesday 19th August from 5pm in the Cathedral. 

  FHC Lesson 4: Sunday 23rd August 9.00am – 10.00am 

  FHC Lesson 5: Sunday 30th August 9.00am – 10.00am

  FHC Lesson 6: Sunday 6th September 9.00am – 10.00am

  FHC Sacrament of First Holy Communion Weekend of 12th and 13th September Mass in the Cathedral.

Catholic Principals and Values

Our Catholic values are part of everyday life. The core Catholic principles and values that underpin our educational approach are: Primacy of God, Sanctity of Life, Fidelity in Relationships,and Common Good.

What is the Angelus Prayer?

The Angelus is a traditional Catholic prayer that remembers the Annunciation, when the Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and told her she would become the mother of Jesus. The prayer reflects on Mary’s “yes” to God and reminds us of God becoming human in Jesus Christ. 

We are beginning our journey to implement the Angelus Prayer across our school community. This term, staff are becoming familiar with resources and ways to share the prayer and its meaning with students.

Next term, students will be introduced to the Angelus and learn about its importance within our Catholic tradition. By Term 4, we hope to have the whole school confidently praying the Angelus together as part of our shared faith life.

CATHEDRAL PARISH OF SAINT MARY & JOSEPH ARMIDALE 

Administrator Father Paul Chandler

armidaleparish@armidale.catholic.org.au

phone 67722218 

Mass Times

Saturday Vigil Mass 6 pm

Sunday 8 am, 10 am, 11am (Solemn Mass) & 5:30 pm 

Diocesan Prayer Card