Religious Education Update

FAMILY PARISH MASS

A heartfelt thank you to all the families who joined us at our Family Parish Mass on May 24th to celebrate Pentecost. It was truly uplifting to see so many of you gathered as we marked this special moment in our Church calendar together.

We were also blessed to celebrate a joyful milestone within our community as one of our parents was welcomed into the Catholic faith. Please join us in keeping them in your prayers as they continue their journey.

PYJAMA DAY FUNDRASIER 

This week St Aidan’s came together for Pyjama Day. As a community we donated winter woolie items. This included socks, scarves, beanies, gloves and blankets which will be donated to the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. These donations will help those experiencing difficult times this winter. 

We are so very grateful for all of your generous donations.

FRIDAY CLASS MASSES

Please find the timetable for your child’s class Mass. If your child has been given a reading it will be sent home prior to their class mass for them to practice.

CLASS PRAYER 

You are warmly invited to attend the upcoming Class Prayers which will be held in the student classrooms.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL WINTER APPEAL

IT'S NOT TO LATE TO DONATE!

Our school’s contributions to the Winter Appeal allow Vinnies to continue supporting older women who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless, to have access to the support they need to get back on their feet and to be safe and well. 

Fundraiser One - St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal

St Aidan’s has a long standing tradition of participating in the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. Please see the table below for what each class is responsible for donating. To uphold the dignity of those receiving goods, please ensure that all food items are not due to expire for at least the next 6 months.

Students can bring donations to school with them and in each classroom there are labelled containers for them to place the donations. 

THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

Please be reminded that the Sacrament of Confirmation will take place in the Holy Family Church on June 18th at 6:00 pm.  

You are also warmly invited to join our Year 6 students for a special part of their Confirmation Retreat Day next Thursday, the 11th of June, at 9:00am in the Year 6 classroom. 

During this time, families will have the opportunity to engage in storytelling and reflection alongside the students as they continue their preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. We would love for you to be part of this  experience and look forward to welcoming you.

In preparation for your child's Confirmation, a complulsory rehersal will be held on Tuesday the 16th of June at 4pm in the Church as communicated at the parent information night. 

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

Students in Year 3 and higher who have not received their First Holy Communion are welcome to complete this sacrament this year. The Holy Family Parish has confirmed the date for Sunday 13th September at 9:30 am.

Please find important dates below:

Commitment Masses - Weekly at anytime on the weekend leading up to the First Holy Communion

First Holy Communion - Sunday 13th September @ 9:30am

Students are preparing for this sacrament at school with Miss Siapkas, Miss Smithson and Father Allan.

FAMILY PARISH CONTACT DETAILS 

Please find below the contact details for Family Parish. 

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

Warm regards,

Jenna Smithson

Religious Education Coordinator and Year Five Teacher