Religious Education 

The Feast Day of St. Mary MacKillop

On the 8th August, we celebrate the feast day of St. Mary MacKillop.

Who was St. Mary MacKillop?

Mary MacKillop, born in Melbourne, Australia in 1842, was a pioneering educator and the first Australian to be canonised as a saint. She co-founded the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart in 1866, focusing on providing education to poor children and establishing schools across Australia. Despite facing opposition and challenges, her dedication to her faith and social justice never wavered. Her work laid the foundation for Catholic education in Australia, and her legacy continues through the ongoing work of our Catholic School teachers today and the Sisters of St Joseph.

St. Mary MacKillop Prayer

Ever generous God, 

You inspired Saint Mary MacKillop to live her life faithful to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and constant in bringing hope and encouragement to those who were disheartened, lonely, or needy. We ask that our faith and hope be renewed by the Holy Spirit so that we too, like Mary MacKillop, may live with courage, trust, and openness. We ask this through Jesus Christ. Amen.

Famous St. Mary MacKillop Quote

"Never see a need without doing something about it."

Grandparent's Day

On Friday 9th August the Our Lady of Fatima Community will celebrate the gift of our Grandparents. We will commence the day with a 9am Mass in the OLF Church, followed by a morning tea at Fatima Forum for all parents and grandparents. All visitors will be welcome to visit their child/grandchildrens classrooms after the morning tea.

Grade Masses

During the term, Years 3-6 have the opportunity to attend the 9.15am Friday Parish Mass. You are most welcome to attend any of these Masses and to join in celebrating the Eucharist with the grade that is attending each week. 

The dates for the grade Masses this term are: 

• Week 4, Thursday 15th August: The Feast of the Assumption (Year 4-6)
• Week 6, Friday 30th August: Father’s Day Liturgy
• Week 7, Friday 6th September: Yr 3
• Week 8, Friday 13th September: Yr 4
• Week 9,Friday 20th September: Yr 6

30th August - Father’s Day Liturgy

Our Father’s Day Breakfast and Liturgy will be held on Friday the 30th August. More details to follow.

Mrs Monica Da Silva | Acting Religious Education Coordinator