Education in Faith
Sixth Sunday of Easter - Year A
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus speaks tenderly to His disciples, knowing He will soon leave them. He says, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” This is not said as a demand, but as an invitation into a relationship built on love. Jesus reassures them that they will not be left alone. He promises the gift of the Holy Spirit, the Advocate, who will guide, comfort, and remain with them always.
This promise connects beautifully with the First Reading, where the Holy Spirit comes upon the people through the laying on of hands. We see the early Church growing not just as an organisation, but as a living system led by the Spirit, full of joy and unity.
The Responsorial Psalm echoes this joy: “Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.” It reminds us that faith is not meant to be hidden, it is something to be lived, celebrated, and shared with others.
Together, these readings reveal a powerful message: we are never alone. God is present within us through the Holy Spirit, helping us to live out Jesus’ commandment of love in our everyday actions. The Church itself becomes a system of love, each person playing a role, guided by the Spirit, working together to bring God’s presence into the world.
This challenges us to think: If we truly love Jesus, how do we show it? Not just in words, but in the way we treat others with kindness, respect, forgiveness, and care.“If you love me, you will keep my commandments”?
Discussion Starters
- What does Jesus mean when He says, Who is the Holy Spirit, and how does the Spirit help us in our daily lives?
- How do we see the Holy Spirit at work in the First Reading?
- What does it mean that we are “not left alone”?
- How can we show love for Jesus through our actions at school, home, or in our community?
- In what ways are we part of a “system” like the Church, where everyone has a role?
- How can we bring joy to others, as the Psalm invites us to do?
Sacramental Dates for 2026
Parents please be aware of the following dates and note them in your calendar:
- Grade 2 will receive First Reconciliation in Term 4 on Thursday, 19th November 2026.
- Grade 3 will receive First Eucharist in Term 2 on Saturday, 13th June 2026.
Grade 6 will receive Confirmation – Term 3 on Saturday, 29th August 2026.
Reconciliation: baptised Catholics in Year 2.
Eucharist: baptised Catholics in Year 3 or who have celebrated their Reconciliation.
Confirmation: Year 6 Catholics who have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation and Eucharist.
Event | Date/Time
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TERM 2
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| Eucharist Retreat Day (Yr. 3) @ SFS Multipurpose Hall | Wednesday 10th June – 9:00 am - 3:15pm SFS & Parish Group Mass @ 9:30 am
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| Sacrament of Eucharist (Yr. 3) @ St. Kevin’s Church combined celebration with St. Kevin’s School | Saturday 13th June @ 11:30 am
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TERM 3
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| Confirmation Retreat & Reconciliation Day (Yr. 6s) @ SFS | Wednesday, August 26th 9:00 am - 3:15pm SFS & Parish Group Mass @ 9:30 am
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Confirmation Formation Sessions with Fr Fabian and St. Antony @ SFS
| July Friday: 17th 10:30am - 11:30 am
Friday: 31st 10:30am - 11:30 am
August Friday: 14th 10:30am - 11:30 am
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Sacrament of Confirmation (Yr. 6s) @ St. Kevin’s Church | Saturday, 29th August at 2:00pm
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TERM 4
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Reconciliation Enrolment & Information Night Parents ONLY (Yr. 2s) | Wednesday 7th October 6.30 pm-Registration 6:45 pm – Session
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| Reconciliation Commitment Mass Parents and Children (Yr. 2s) | Friday 9th October 6.30 pm-Registration 6:45 pm – Mass
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| Reconciliation Student Formation Sessions (Yr2s) @ SFS | October Friday: 16th 10:30am - 11:30 am
Friday: 30th 10:30am - 11:30 am
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Sacrament of Reconciliation (Yr2s) @ St. Kevin’s Church | Thursday 19th November at 7.00 pm
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If you have any further questions regarding your child receiving these Sacraments, please feel free to contact me at the school.
God Bless
Rozeta Ambrose ~ Religious Education Leader