Catholic Identity

Our Religious Education space continues to be a beautiful place for prayer, reflection and faith-filled learning. As we prepare for the upcoming Sacraments of Reconciliation and Confirmation, students will have opportunities to use this space to pause, pray and deepen their connection with God.

Last Sunday’s Gospel was from John 14:1–12, where Jesus reminds his disciples, “Do not let your hearts be troubled” and tells them that he is “the Way, the Truth and the Life.”

This message speaks beautifully to family life. Families are often places where children learn how to manage worries, ask for forgiveness, make good choices and find courage when things feel uncertain. 

As our students prepare for Reconciliation and Confirmation, we are reminded that faith is not only something we learn about at school, but something we live out each day through love, patience, honesty, compassion and trust.

We look forward to seeing our students continue to grow in faith as they prepare for these important sacramental moments.

Please see below for upcoming events:

Year 6 Sacrament of Confirmation

• Student Reflection Day Thursday 14 May, 9:00am to 3:00pm
• Family Information Session- Thursday 14 May, 3:00pm to 3:30pm
•  Sacramental Mass- Thursday 28 May at 6:00pm

Year 3 Sacrament of Reconciliation

• Student Reflection Day- Tuesday 26 May, 8:45am to 3:00pm
• Family Information Session- Tuesday 26 May, 3:00pm to 3:30pm
• Sacramental Liturgy- Tuesday 2 June at 2:30pm

If you have any questions about any of the sacraments, please get in touch with Ed at esimpson@smhampton.catholic.edu.au.