CELEBRATING OUR FAITH 

4W Primary Mass

This Friday, 4W will lead the Primary Mass at 9:30am at Sacred Heart Church. All families are welcome to attend. Within this Mass, students preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation will be enrolled in the program.

Year 7 Secondary Mass

Next Friday, Year 7 will lead the Secondary Mass at 9:30am at Sacred Heart Church. All families are welcome to attend.

Catholic Schools Week

– Our Hope-Filled Future

This year, Armidale Catholic Schools will celebrate Catholic Schools Week from 25th–29th May, embracing the theme “Our Hope-Filled Future.” This special week provides an opportunity to celebrate the richness of Catholic education, the strength of our community, and the hope we share as we journey together in faith and learning.

Throughout the week, students will participate in a range of activities that highlight connection, prayer, and community spirit.

On Monday from 2:45pm we will come together for a time of prayer and buddy reading, fostering relationships across year levels and grounding our week in faith. 

On Tuesday, students will gather for a Catholic Schools Week picnic on the front lawn, enjoying time together in a relaxed and joyful setting. Families are warmly invited to join us for this special occasion and share in the sense of community that makes our school so special.

On Wednesday, our student leaders will travel to Armidale to represent our school at the Catholic Schools Week Deanery Mass, joining with other schools in prayer and celebration.

On Thursday, secondary SRC students will run a fun trivia evening from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. More information to come about this ni

The week will conclude on Friday with our Catholic Schools Week Mass, where we will also celebrate the Feast of the Blessed Trinity, giving thanks for the love of God present in our lives and in our school community.

Catholic Schools Week is a time to recognise the important role our school plays in nurturing faith, learning, and hope. We look forward to celebrating together as a community.

Calling All Young Artists! "Mary: Our Mother"         Diocesan Art Competition

Our Diocese is thrilled to announce the launch of our 2026 Art Competition: "Mary: Our Mother." This is a unique opportunity for students from Kindergarten to Year 12 to express their faith and creativity.

Whether it is a painting of the Annunciation, a drawing of Our Lady of Guadalupe, or a modern digital portrait of Mary’s strength, we want to see your vision!

• The Reward: Winners will be announced during Catholic Schools Week with prizes awarded for every Stage.

• A Lasting Legacy: Selected artworks will be chosen to feature in our official

  Diocesan Angelus resources, becoming a part of our community's daily prayer life.

• The Details: Entries must be no larger than A3. The competition closes Friday, 15th May.

The Sacrament of Confirmation 

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be on Saturday 13 June at the 5:30pm Mass. 

Notes went out last week to Year 6 students who will prepare to receive the Sacrament. Notes and money can be sent to the front office at school. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Sacred Heart Mass Times

5:30pm Saturday evenings

9:00am Sunday mornings

For the Calendar

Term 2 2026

Friday 15 May

- 4W Primary Mass 9:30am at SHC

Friday 22 May

- Year 7 Secondary Mass 9:30am at SHC

Week 6 - Catholic Schools Week

Monday 25 May

- Prayer and Buddy Reading

Tuesday 26 May

- Picnic Lunch

Wednesday 27 May

- Mass at the Cathedral Armidale

Friday 29 May

- Trinity Mass 9:15am at HTS Hall

Friday 5 June

- 1D Infants Prayer Celebration 9:30am at SHC

Friday 12 June

- 5M Primary Mass 9:30am at SHC

- Confirmation Rehearsal 

Saturday 13 June

- Sacrament of Confirmation 5:30pm at SHC

Friday 19 June

- Year 9 Secondary Mass 9:30am at SHC

Friday 26 June

- Carlos Acutis Relic Visit to HTS

Kind regards,

Mary-Jane Guest

Religious Education Coordinator