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Faith and Mission

This weekend, we celebrate Mothers' Day, a time to say thank you for the women who have loved us, guided us and helped shape who we are. On Friday, our Mothers' Day liturgy was a joyful and prayerful moment that allowed us to pause and give thanks together. It reflected the appreciation we hold for mothers and mother figures in our community.

 

For many of us, faith begins in ordinary, everyday moments at home. It is often a mother or mother figure who teaches us our first prayers, brings us to church, and helps us notice God at work in our lives, especially when things are both joyful and challenging. Through simple acts of care, kindness and patience, faith slowly grows. These moments may seem small, but they leave a lasting mark on our hearts.

 

We are also aware that Mothers' Day can be a challenging time for some. We hold in our prayers mothers in our local and global community who are carrying pain, grief, illness, separation or hardship. We pray especially for those who may be suffering quietly. May Mary, the Mother of God, draw close to them and bring comfort, strength and hope.

 

As we give thanks for our own mothers and all those who have nurtured us along the way, we recognise the powerful role they play in shaping faith across generations. Their love is reflected in our values, our prayers and our commitment to live with compassion.

 

May this Mothers' Day be filled with gratitude and blessings. May Mary, our mother in faith, watch over all who care for others with love, and may we honour them in the way we live each day.

 

 

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Janeen Murphy

Deputy Principal Faith and Mission

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Mass

Next Friday, 15 May, students in Loreto House will be preparing our Community Mass. All Loreto students and families are especially welcome.

 

Do not be afraid to ask if you have any questions regarding Community Mass. Contact: Mary-Anne Lumley: mary-anne.lumley@johnxxiii.edu.au.

 

Community Mass details 

  • College Chapel
  • All welcome!
  • Fridays in term time
  • Starts at 8:00am; concludes at 8:30am.

Sacraments

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Do you have a child in Year 3, 4 or 6?

Families are encouraged to enrol their child in their parish without delay. Next week, many parishes will be closing their enrolments for 2026. The College website has links to sacrament program information from some of our local parishes. 

 

Students will be preparing for the sacraments of Reconciliation in Year 3, First Holy Communion in Year 4 and Confirmation in Year 6. 

 

 

Preparing for the sacraments is a three-way collaboration of family, parish and school. This means that parents exercise their right in choosing to enrol their child in the parish; the school provides the learning experiences to prepare the children, and the parish arranges the celebration of the sacrament. Parishes require that students be enrolled.

 

Parents often have questions about the Sacrament program, so please don’t hesitate to ask. Below are some useful points of contact: