Religious Education
Beginning of School Year Prayer Service ~Pilgrims of Hope (Jubilee)
Please join us as we celebrate the beginning of our school year with prayer
2:45pm Wednesday 19 February
in the GATHERING SPACE (in the Library)
All welcome
Sacramental Dates -2025
In St Jude’s Parish and at Holy Trinity, students currently receive their Sacraments in the following order: -
Sacrament of First Reconciliation –Year 3
Sacrament of First Eucharist (Holy Communion) –Year 4
Sacrament of Confirmation –Year 6
Preparation of the candidates takes place in Religious Education lessons with classroom teachers, with work also being done at home and at a Family Workshop before the Sacrament. Attendance at the workshop and Commitment Mass are compulsory, and families will not be allowed to book a place at a Sacrament unless they have attended both of these and completed any associated tasks.
Sacrament of First Reconciliation
The Sacrament of First Reconciliation is available for students who have been baptised and in Year 3 or above and are yet to receive this Sacrament. Therefore, the Parish of St Jude’s and schools will be offering all our Year 3 students or above the opportunity to partake in the Sacrament of First Reconciliation.
Information reading enrolling your child in the Sacrament of First Reconciliation will be shared with families soon.
Key Dates…
First Reconciliation Family Workshop (child and at least one parent are asked to attend):
Term 1 Wk 5 Wednesday 26 February ~from 6:30-7:30pm at St Jude’s Church
Sacrament of Reconciliation Commitment Mass: (Please note change)
- Term 1 Wk 6 Saturday 1 March ~ 6:00pm HT & SJ at St Jude’s Church or
Sunday 2 March ~10:30am HT & SJ at St Jude’s Church
Sacrament of First Reconciliation:
- Term 1 Wk 8 Wednesday 19 March ~ 6:30pm HT & SJ at St Jude’s Church
We invite you to indicate whether your child will be receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation with the Parish in 2025 by completing the Sacrament of First Reconciliation Enrolment eformby Thursday 20 February 2025.
If you have any questions regarding the program, please feel free to contact Denham (dharvie@htws.catholic.edu.au).
Kind regards,
Denham Harvie
Religious Education Leader
2025 Jubilee (Pilgrims of Hope)
What is the 2025 Jubilee?
The term “Jubilee” comes from the Hebrew term “yobel,” which means “ram’s horn.” In Jewish tradition, the sound of the horn marked the beginning of a particular year of remission and forgiveness. The Catholic Church adopted this tradition and made it a year of pilgrimage, prayer, and reconciliation.
What is the History of the Jubilee?
The first Jubilee of the Catholic Church was proclaimed by Pope Boniface VIII in 1300. Since then, the Church has celebrated a Jubilee every 25 years unless the Pope decides to call an extraordinary Jubilee, as Pope Francis did in 2015.
Why is 2025 a Holy Year for the Catholic Church?
The official Vatican website for the Holy Year 2025 — www.iubilaeum2025.va — says, “In 1300, Pope Boniface VIII called the first Jubilee, also known as a ‘Holy Year,’ since it is a time when God’s holiness transforms us.” The Jubilee is a time of forgiveness and reconciliation, with pilgrims worldwide flocking to Rome to celebrate the event. It is also a time of renewal and spiritual awakening, with the Pope and other religious leaders offering prayers, blessings, and ceremonies.
Weekly Masses
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday at 9.15am
Weekend Masses
Saturday 6pm,
Sunday 8.30am & 10.30am
Reconciliation by appointment (contact Fr Jerald or Fr Joel at Parish Office)
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