Catholic Identity

Mercy Prayer

We pray for the Sisters of Mercy, who established our school and for the priests who have served at St. Mary’s.  

It is through their vision, determination and strong faith that we enjoy the benefits of a Catholic Education here in Mooroopna.

We are proud to be a Mercy School, where the values of love and justice are taught and lived every day.

Mass of Compassion - 12th June 

We will celebrate a Whole School Mass on Friday 12th June at 10am with the theme Mass of Compassion (Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus).  The Mass of Compassion is a significant celebration, where we put our social justice values into action and bring food items for those in need in our local community. Our Social Justice Team will present the goods we have collected to a representative from St. Vinnies. All families and friends are most welcome to join us and are asked to bring a donation for St. Vinnie’s to add to our baskets of new Winter clothing and non-perishable food items if able.

St Vinnies Winter Appeal 2026

Our annual St. Vinnie’s Winter Appeal continues this week and continues until the end of term. We invite families to donate up-to-date non-perishable food items, such as cup-a-soup, two minute noodles, canned soup, baked beans etc. Vinnies is also in need of blankets, warm coats, jumpers, pyjamas as we move into the colder months. 

Each classroom has a washing basket to be filled and donated to St. Vinnie’s to assist those less fortunate than ourselves as part of our Social Justice efforts.

Donations may be sent to school with your child or left at the Office.

We appreciate your contributions to this annual appeal!

Sacraments of First Eucharist and Confirmation, 2026

Enrolment forms for our Sacramental Program of Reconciliation are available at the school office or please contact Ann-Margaret Carroll acarroll@smmooroopna.catholic.edu.au 

To participate in the Sacramental Program, children need to be in at least Grade Three or above and be a baptised Catholic.

The Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation will be celebrated together this year in early Term 4. These important sacraments are offered to students in Grades 4–6. Parents may decide when they would like their child to receive these sacraments for the first time.

All year levels learn about the Sacraments as part of Religious Education lessons. Students in Grades 3–6 will also participate in special reflection days that focus on preparing for the upcoming Sacramental celebration.

Parent Information Nights will be held to provide parents and guardians with an opportunity to learn more about these important sacraments and to receive information about the celebration dates.

Grade 4 - 6: Sacrament of First Eucharist and Confirmation: 

• Tuesday 11th August - Parent Information Night for Sacrament of First Eucharist and Confirmation parents at 7pm in Marian Centre.
• Sunday 16th August – Candidates presented at Sunday Mass
• Friday 9th October - Sacramental Reflection Day for all Grade 4-6 students 
• Sunday 11th October - Celebration of First Eucharist and Confirmation at Parish mass.

The Gift of the Spirit - Along the Track article

The latest edition of Along the Track entitled “The Gift of the Spirit” is attached to today’s newsletter. I read this story many years ago: An elderly Cherokee brave told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. The battle, he said, is between two wolves inside us all. One is evil, it is anger, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority and ego. The other is good. It is joy, peace, love, kindness, hope, humility, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith. The boy asked his grandfather, which wolf wins. The one you feed, the grandfather said.

Mass Dates 2026

TERM 2

12th June - Whole School Mass of Compassion in the Marian Centre 10am.

TERM 3

17th July - Grade P/1/2 Mass in the Church at 10am

7th August - Grade 5/6 Mass in the Church at 10am

21st August - Grade 3/4 Mass in the Church at 10am

11th September - Whole School Mass for Mary in the Marian Centre 10am

TERM 4

9th October - Grade P/1/2 Unit Mass in the Church at 10am

30th October - Grade 5/6 Mass in the Church at 10am

13th November - Grade 3/4 Mass in the Church at 10am

4th December - End of Year Whole School Mass in the Marian Centre 

Assembly Prayer Dates

TERM 2

15th June - 5TM

22nd June - 3/4CH & JC

TERM 3

20th July - 5JM

27th July - Grade 2 FD &AB

3rd August - 3/4CH & JC

10th August - 6TB

17th August - 5TM

24th August - Prep GG & KC

7th September - Grade 1 AC & KM

14th September - 6MB

Kind regards,

Ann-Margaret Carroll