Faith and Family Matters

Congratulations to our final Group of First Holy Communicants!

Special congratulations and thanks to the parents who helped do the formation on the weekends of their children for this Sacrament under the guidance of the Parish.As first faith educators of your children you clearly did a wonderful job together with the Year 4 teachers at Holy Family. May your journey of faith as a family continue to be a blessing . 

Save the Date for our Winter Family Sleepout for the homeless on Friday 7 August 6 - 9 pm.

What is it? A time for our families to be in the shoes of homeless families to create awareness in our children of those in the wider community who need our love and accompaniment.

What do you do? We bring a sleeping bag, warm clothes, cardboard to sleep on and we have a sleepout in the cold as families for half an hour from 6.30 - 7 pm.

Is Dinner provided? Yes we will start with a prayer and a simple dinner at 6 pm like that of a homeless person. This is why registration is important so we can cater for you!

Do I have to stay the whole time? Preferably yes but if your children are young and not used to staying up late then they can leave at 7 pm.

What happens from 7 - 8.30 pm? We listen to a guest speaker, have some games that raise awareness about homelessness and write a Card of Hope to go with out with our next Parent Vinnies team.

Why do it? Because as a Catholic school, raising our students to care for those on the margins of society is exactly what we see Jesus doing in the Gospel! We want to bring up kind, compassionate children who never just think solely about themselves but care for strangers too.

Does it cost? We are inviting you to donate per family on the night. A QR code will be provided. Our key aim is educational not to fund raise.

Do I have to be there with my child for the whole Sleepout?  Yes. 

How to register? Click here to register

Anne Gray

Parent Engagement Coordinator

anne.gray1@dbb.catholic.edu.au 

Wednesdays and half day Thursday