Mission & Religious Education News
Prayer for Week 1 in Lent
Dear Lord,
I know you receive what is in my heart.
Let me be inspired by your words
and by the actions of your son, Jesus.
Guide me to make sacrifices this Lent
in the spirit of self-denial
and with greater attention to you
and to those around me.
Help me to believe that you will grant me this
because of the sacrifice Jesus made for me.
Amen
New Bishop
Welcome to Rev Dr Peter Murphy the 11th Bishop of Armidale. Details regarding the ordination at Sts Mary and Joseph Cathedral to follow.
Cornerstones
Cornerstones is a micro qualification run through BBI-TAITE for ACS staff that is helpful in upskilling those working or intending to in the Religious Education space. It is a free qualification with time given each term for webinars and workshops to complete tasks.
To enrol or to continue your enrolment from last year, simply complete THIS FORM.
Dates for Cornerstones this term (choose one) are March 14 or March 28.
As this is a BBI-TAITE course, not an ACS course, if you have any problems with the Zoom classes or the Blackboard site, please contact BBI directly.
Jubilee Day Mass
The Cathedral is on a pilgrimage! How is that possible? Well, it is not quite the actual Cathedral but it is a very detailed miniature replica. It will visit every parish and every school will have an opportunity to visit the mini Cathedral to find out more about the role of the Bishop, the place of the Cathedra and the Cathedral. The pilgrimage kicks off with Jubilee Day at the actual Cathedral on March 25 which coincides with the Annunciation. Mass is at 12:15pm and there is morning tea, adoration and lunch in the cathedral precinct from 10.00am.
Long Walk for Water
Armidale Catholic Schools has registered a team for Caritas Australia’s Long Walk For Water. If you would like to sign up, please use our team link and sign up through the “Join My Team” button!
New Staff Induction
New Staff to our schools and system are required to attend an induction day in Armidale. There are 2 upcoming dates throughout the year to ease the burden for schools with a number of new staff and to cater for those that join the diocese later. To register for these days, please liaise with your leadership team and complete THIS REGISTRATION FORM.
The dates for 2025 are:
- September 4
- October 23
Upcoming Important Church Calendar Days
March
Sun 16 2nd Sunday of Lent
Mon 17 Saint Patrick
Tue 18 commemoration of Saint Cyril of Jerusalem
Wed 19 Saint Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Sun 23 3rd Sunday of Lent
Tue 25 The Annunciation of the Lord
4th Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday)