Religious Education

Burning of the Palms Ceremony

On Tuesday afternoon, Fr Jerald blessed the palms from Palm Sunday, 2024, and celebrated a small liturgy with the school.  Unfortunately we were unable to burn the palms.  Traditionally after they are blessed, the Palms are burnt and then used to make the ashes for Ash Wednesday.  

Ash Wednesday Prayer Service 2025

Please join us as we celebrate Ash Wednesday with a Prayer Service with the students in our Year 3-6 levels in the GATHERING SPACE (adjacent to the Library) at 2:45pm.

All  are welcome!

Sacramental Dates -2025 

Sacrament of First Reconciliation

Term 1 Wk 8     Wednesday 19 March ~ 6:30pm HT & SJ at St Jude’s Church

If you have any questions regarding the program, please feel free to contact Denham (dharvie@htws.catholic.edu.au).

Kind regards,

Denham Harvie

Religious Education Leader

2025 Jubilee (Pilgrims of Hope)

What is the 2025 Jubilee?

The term “Jubilee” comes from the Hebrew term “yobel,” which means “ram’s horn.” In Jewish tradition, the sound of the horn marked the beginning of a particular year of remission and forgiveness. The Catholic Church adopted this tradition and made it a year of pilgrimage, prayer, and reconciliation.

What is the History of the Jubilee?

The first Jubilee of the Catholic Church was proclaimed by Pope Boniface VIII in 1300. Since then, the Church has celebrated a Jubilee every 25 years unless the Pope decides to call an extraordinary Jubilee, as Pope Francis did in 2015.

Why is 2025 a Holy Year for the Catholic Church?

The official Vatican website for the Holy Year 2025 — www.iubilaeum2025.va — says, “In 1300, Pope Boniface VIII called the first Jubilee, also known as a ‘Holy Year,’ since it is a time when God’s holiness transforms us.” The Jubilee is a time of forgiveness and reconciliation, with pilgrims worldwide flocking to Rome to celebrate the event. It is also a time of renewal and spiritual awakening, with the Pope and other religious leaders offering prayers, blessings, and ceremonies.

Weekly Masses

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday at 9.15am

Weekend Masses 

Saturday 6pm, 

Sunday 8.30am & 10.30am 

Reconciliation by appointment (contact Fr Jerald or Fr  Joel at Parish Office)

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