Catholic Identity

Mr Anthony Chalkley - Catholic Identity Leader

Habemus Papam!

Pope Leo XIV.

The first American-born pontiff stepped into his role as the 267th pope on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, addressing thousands of cheering Catholics with the words: “Peace be with you all.”

The Sacrament of Reconciliation

Term 2 will provide 3/4 students the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

All our students at St Monica's will be studying various aspects of the Sacramental journey during Term 2.

Grade 3/4 students are offered the opportunity to receive this Sacrament by completing a four-week course on a Thursday afternoon here at school. Aspects of the lessons will include topics like responsible decision-making, exploring how we act and follow up on the ten commandments, asking for help from parents, teachers and priests and spending some time in prayer. These lessons will prepare students who wish to be a candidate to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

At the heart of Reconciliation is the constant truth of God’s gracious and constant love for us, forgiving and restoring us even before we know our need of forgiveness.

If you would like your child to be a candidate for the sacrament of Reconciliation, please send an email to myself, Anthony Chalkley at achalkley@smkangarooflat.catholic.edu.au

The Reconciliation journey begins by gathering with Father Jackson in the St. Monica’s School library for the Formation evening and Session 1 of the program on Thursday 5 June at 6pm – 7pm.

The students will receive the sacrament of Reconciliation at St. Monica’s Church on Thursday, 3 July and it will be celebrated by Father Brian.

The sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist will be celebrated later in the year. Dates yet to be confirmed. Students need to have made their sacrament of Reconciliation before they can receive the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.

Any further information please feel free to email me on the above address.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Schedule


Week 1 - Thursday June 5 6pm – 7pm	LOVING Formation Session & Session 1 In the school library with students and parents/carers. Fr Jackson & Mr Chalkley to attend
Week 2 - Thursday June 12 2.15pm – 3.15pm	CHOOSING Session 2 In the Church meeting room Students with Mr. Chalkley Sat. 14 & Sun. 15 June Presentation at Mass Sat 6pm Mass Sun 9am Mass We invite the students and their families to come to one of the Masses to be presented to the community and ask for their prayers and support for this sacramental journey.
Week 3 - Thursday June 19 2.15pm – 3.15pm	FORGIVING Session 3 In the Church meeting room Students with Mr. Chalkley
Week 4 - Thursday June 26 2.15pm – 3.15pm	CELEBRATING Session 4 In the Church meeting room Students with Mr. Chalkley
Week 5 - Thursday 3rd July 6pm – 7.30pm	Celebration of the Sacrament St Monica’s Church Kangaroo Flat Fr. Brian to celebrate this sacrament. Students, families and staff.

Mass Times

Click below for more information about our cluster of parishes mass times and events.

Altar Servers Ministry

Our Cluster Parishes are looking for new altar servers. Recruitment is open for those who have received their Confirmation and First Eucharist and are willing to serve in the Church. Expressions of interest are most welcome. Parish Office at 5443 4400.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC) who Have Reached Catechetical Age

The Sacred Heart Cathedral Cluster of Parishes invites children aged 7+ and are interested in becoming Catholic to enrol in our RCIC Program. This program is “intended for children, not baptised as infants, who have attained the use of reason and are of catechetical age (7 years old and over). They seek Christian initiation either at the direction of their parents or guardians or, with parental permission, on their own initiative.” (RCIA, 306)

St Joseph’s Church, Quarry Hill, Sat 6pm;
St Monica’s Church, Kangaroo Flat, Sat 6pm, Sun 9am;
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Sun 11am.

If you are interested, please ring the Parish Office at 03 5443 4400

or email the Cathedral Office: cathedral@cdos.org.au