Religious Education

Pentecost Sunday - 24th May 2026  

The Catholic feast of Pentecost is celebrated 50 days after Easter. It commemorates the day the Holy Spirit descended upon Mary, the mother of Jesus, his Apostles and other followers. 

The Apostles were filled with so much bravery that they went outside and started sharing the good news of Jesus. Pentecost is known as the birthday of the Church as this was when the Apostles became a brave and growing community.

The dove is a symbol representing the Holy Spirit, bringing peace, love, and gentleness to help guide people every day.

During Mass on Pentecost, the priest wears red vestments, and many people wear red clothing to church. The color red reminds us of the tongues of fire. which appeared above the heads of the followers.

Mary, Help of Christians - 25th May                    

Mary Help of Christians is one of the many names for Mary, the mother of Jesus.

Mary is often referred to as a helper because of her closeness to Christ and her ability to intervene on behalf of others through prayer.

The title Mary Help of Christians was first introduced in 1571 by Pope Pius V after the Battle of Lepanto. It was at a time when the Ottoman army were invading Europe and threatening the Christian faith. 

Prior to the battle, Pope Pius V called on Catholics to pray to the Virgin Mother with their Rosaries and seek help in battle. 

The Feast Day of Mary Help of Christians has been celebrated in Australia since the time of the early settlers. Early settlers suffered difficult living conditions in the penal colonies, and many Irish Catholics looked to Mary for help.  

Mary, Help of Christians …. pray for us

Pope Leo XIV Monthly Prayer Intentions 

May

That everyone might have food 

Let us pray that everyone, from large producers to small consumers, 

be committed to avoid wasting food, 

and to ensure that everyone has access to quality food.     

Amen