Religious Education Update

EASTER LITURGY

Thank you to all the families and friends who joined us last week for our Holy Week Liturgy. It was a solemn occasion that retold the events of Holy Week. A special thank you to all the teachers who helped prepare their students for the occasion. 

The Vatican has released Pope Francis' reflection of Easter. It is linked here for your enjoyment LINK

PURPLE LOLLY JAR GUESSING COMPETITION

 Congratulations to the winner: Josie from Year 2!

PROJECT COMPASSION

Projection Compassion season has finally come to an end! A huge thank you to every family of St Aidan’s for their continued generosity and support. Without your help all our initiatives would not have been as successful and most importantly, we would not have been able to raise $1916! This is the most the St Aidan’s community has ever raised, it is an incredible effort!

THE LONGEST LINE

The "Longest Line" fundraiser, was a tremendous success. Students and teachers all came together to create the longest line of coins, with the goal of raising funds for Caritas-Project Passion. 

THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

The Bishop’s office has confirmed that the Sacrament of Confirmation will take place in the Holy Family Church on June 19th at 6:00 pm. Students in Year 6 will complete the preparation for this sacrament in class with Mr Brett and the help of Father Allan and Father Anderson. 

In preparation for your child's Confirmation, please join us for a Parent Information Evening on Monday, 13th May at 6:00pm in the Parish Hall. During this meeting, the Parish will be collecting a sacramental donation to assist with preparations. Please note that the attendance of the Confirmation candidate is also requested.

To be eligible for the Sacrament of Confirmation, children must have already received the Sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation, and First Holy Communion.If your child has not yet registered for the Sacrament of Confirmation and you wish to do so, please complete the registration form by clicking the following link as soon as possible - LINK

HOLY WEEK

Throughout the Season of Lent, we have been preparing for the events of Holy Week. This week is a special time for all Christians as we prepare for the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The events of Holy Week are: Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. 

Please find below the dates and times for all Holy Week events at the Holy Family Parish:

IMPORTANT UPDATE

We are delighted to announce the dates for this year's First Holy Communion and Confirmation scaraments. Please mark your calendars accordingly:

Confirmation: Thursday 19 June at 6:00 pm

First Holy Communion: Sunday 31st August at 9:30 am

We look forward to celebrating these special occasions with you and your children. If you have any questions or need further information please don't hesitate to contact us.

PRAYER BEAR

When we pray, we grow closer to God, just like we do when we talk with our family or friends at school. Sharing our thoughts and stories helps build stronger friendships. God loves when we spend time talking to Him in prayer.

Here are some students engaging with Aidan the Prayer Bear. The girls enjoyed "The Bedtime Prayer" from the supplied "Book of Prayers", but their favourite thing (common theme) for the week was to pray for their family and friends to have good health and happiness.

FAMILY PARISH CONTACT DETAILS 

Please find below the contact details for Family Parish 

The parish contact details are: holyfamilymaroubra@outlook.com and 9349 1198

Wishing you and your family a joyful and peaceful Easter filled with hope, love, and new beginnings.

Warm regards,

Jenna Smithson

Religious Education Coordinator and Year One Teacher