Religious Education Update

THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

Students in Year Six are invited to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this year. The Bishop’s office has confirmed that this will take place in the Holy Family Church on October 31st at 6:00 pm. Students will complete the preparation for this sacrament in class with Mr Brett and the help of Father Allan and Father Rafael. 

Please take note of these important dates:

• Commitment Masses - Every weekend up until the Confirmation Ceremony following the information night. Families can choose which Mass time.
• Year 6 Confirmation Retreat Day - 29th of October. Parents are invited to join us from 8:50 - 9:50 for scripture reflection followed by activities with the students in the classroom. 

Students will be asked to be involved in the commitment Masses. They may like to read, altar serve or take part in the offertory procession. 

REMINDERS WHEN TAKING THE BODY OF CHRIST

Just a gentle reminder from the Parish in relation to taking the Body of Christ during Mass. We have reminded students that when receiving Communion we approach the altar with reverence. When receiving the host, either place your hands in a cupped position or open your mouth, and consume it immediately. This should only be received by those who have been previously baptised in a Catholic Church and have received their First Reconciliation and Holy Communion. Please see linked document for further information LINK

RCIA

Please find attached the booklet for School-Parish Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). It is a structured program that prepares candidates to be received into the Catholic Church and thereafter live as faithful followers of Jesus Christ. Sydney Catholic Schools has a diverse and growing mixture of students and parents from non-Catholic religious backgrounds. There is also a significant number of students from Catholic families entering our primary and secondary schools who have yet to receive Baptism or other sacraments of initiation. Hence, the need for an adapted parish-school RCIA program to address these needs. If you would like your child to recieve the sacraments of intiation please contact the Holy Family parish office.

HOLY FAMILY PARISH CONTACT DETAILS

Please find below the contact details for Family Parish 

The parish contact details are: holyfamilymaroubra@outlook.com and 9349 1198

Thank you to every family of St Aidan’s for supporting and being involved in Religious Education and Social Justice initiatives in Term Three. Without your donations, volunteering and help, many things would not be possible. I truly appreciate it all! 

Have a restful and peaceful break. I look forward to another wonderful term at St Aidan’s. 

Jenna Smithson,

Religious Education Coordinator