Religious Education
Sacrament of First Holy Communion
On Sunday, 14th June, our community gathered in joy and reverence to celebrate the Sacrament of First Holy Communion. It was a truly special milestone in our students' faith journey, as they received the Eucharist for the first time and deepened their relationship with Jesus in a profound, personal way.
Families, friends, and staff came together to support the students as they took this important step in their faith. The reverence shown by the children throughout the Mass was a beautiful reflection of their preparation and understanding of this sacrament's significance.
First Holy Communion is a sacred reminder of Jesus’ presence in our lives through the Eucharist. It calls us to live more fully in love, service, and gratitude, strengthened by the gift of His Body and Blood.
We congratulate all of our First Holy Communion candidates and thank their families, teachers, Fr. Justin, and the parish community for their guidance and support. May this special day continue to bear fruit in their lives as they grow in faith and discipleship.
Visit from Father Justin
The First Communion candidates received a visit from Fr. Justin on the Friday morning before their First Communion. The children really enjoyed listening to Father, answering his questions, and asking Father reflective questions about the Sacrament of the Eucharist and about his own mini
Prayers in Pyjamas
Last Thursday evening, our Prep students and their parents came together to celebrate Prayers in Pyjamas, a relaxed community experience where teachers and students wore their pyjamas and shared some activities based around meditation and prayer with family members of the students. Thanks to our wonderful Prep team, Jill Hannan, Gemma Fahey, Catherine Osadnik, Bec Hampton, Mel Hanson, and Julia Mascali, for facilitating this special experience.
The Nativity of St. John the Baptist
Each year on June 24th, the Catholic Church honors the birth of John the Baptist by reflecting on his unique role as the forerunner of Jesus. The solemnity, held on this date, praises John as a worthy example of what it means to be a follower of Christ.
A solemnity is the most significant feast the Church can celebrate. While other saints are remembered with feast days to remember their deaths, St. John the Baptist, like Our Lady, is honored with solemnities to recall both his birth and his death.
John was the herald of Christ, “a voice of one crying out in the desert, ‘Prepare the way of the Lord’” (Mt 3:3). But he was also much more.
John the Baptist provided a model of heroic holiness. He challenged the greed and materialism of his day, following a life of poverty, simplicity, and selflessness.
Wherever John went, he was surrounded by vast crowds and followers, some thinking he was the Messiah. Yet he didn’t take advantage of these people. Rather, he told them clearly that he wasn’t who they thought he was and that they must prepare for the Messiah (see Jn 1:19-27).
When Jesus began His ministry, John sent his disciples to Jesus and then faded into the background, humbly accepting his diminishing role with the words: “He [Christ] must increase; I must decrease” (Jn 3:30). He forgot himself and lived for Jesus.
Term 3 RE Dates
July 21st Confirmation Reflection Day
July 28th Confirmation Parent/Child Workshop 7pm
August 1st/2nd Confirmation Commitment Masses
August 4th SJV Feast Day/Grandparents' Day: Mass
August 15th Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
August 16th Sacrament of Confirmation 1pm
September 1st Whole School Mass 9:15 am