Our Faith - Religious Education

Term 3 Class Mass Dates in the Cathedral & Class Reconciliation

Mary Mackillop Feast day 8th August

Loving God,

We thank you for the life and example of Saint Mary MacKillop.You called her to serve those in need,to bring education and faith to the poor and forgotten.

May we, like Mary, have the courage to follow You with trust,even when the path is uncertain.Help us to see You in the faces of those we meet,and to act with compassion, kindness, and strength.

Saint Mary of the Cross, pray for us,that we may live with faith, love, and hope each day.

Amen.

NAIDOC Prayer and Assembly 

First Reconciliation and Holy Communion 2025

For Catholic Students in Year 3 Here's a breakdown of what is happening on each of the dates mentioned:

• Wednesday 6th August: A Parent/Enrolment Night will be held at 5:00 PM in the Torreggiani Room 

• Sunday 10th August: Lesson 1: First Reconciliation lessons 

   

• Sunday 17th August: Lesson 2: First Reconciliation lessons 

   

• Sunday 24th August: Lesson 3: First Reconciliation lessons 

   

• Wednesday 27th August: First Reconciliation will take place in the Cathedral, starting at 5:00

   

• Sunday 31st August: First Holy Communion lessons 

   

• Sunday 7th September: First Holy Communion lessons 

   

• Sunday 14th September: First Holy Communion lesson

   

• Friday 19th September: A practice for the worthy reception of the Sacrament of First Holy Communion will be held in the Cathedral from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM.

   

• Sunday 21st September: First Holy Communion will be celebrated at the 10:00 AM Mass in the Cathedral. 

   

Year of Jubilee

2025 is a Jubilee Year in the Catholic Church.

A Jubilee Year is traditionally proclaimed by the Universal Church every 25 years. It is a particular year set aside to encourage the faithful to embark on pilgrimages, to repent of their sins and forgive the sins of others, and to renew a focus on spiritual life.

The theme is Pilgrims of Hope. Pope Francis has invited Catholics to renew our hope and discover a vision that can "restore access to the fruits of the earth to everyone". We are also invited to rediscover a spirituality of God's creation in which we understand ourselves as "pilgrims on the earth" rather than masters of the world.

You will see this logo often this year...

The logo symbolises unity and fraternity among all of humanity, with four stylised figures from different corners of the earth embracing each other. The leading figure holds a cross, representing faith and hope. The rough waves beneath the figures symbolise life's challenges, emphasising the need for hope in difficult times. The elongated lower part of the cross forms an anchor, a well-known symbol of hope. This image depicts the pilgrimage as a communal journey towards the cross, which reaches out dynamically to offer presence and hope. 

Jubilee 2025 - Pilgrims of Hope   (Youtube)

The Jubilee Prayer

To pray and download the Prayer for the 2025 Jubilee, click here. Copies of the Jubilee Prayer are available in Braille. Please contact the Office of Deaf and Disabilities Ministry for a copy: specialneedsministry@adw.org or 301-853-4560.

The Jubilee Logo

To learn about the meaning of the logo for the 2025 Jubilee, click here.

Official Hymn for Jubilee

Click here to listen to the hymn.

CATHEDRAL PARISH OF SAINT MARY & JOSEPH ARMIDALE 

Administrator Father Damien Locke

armidaleparish@armidale.catholic.org.au

phone 67722218 

Mass Times

Saturday Vigil Mass 6 pm

Sunday 8 am, 10 am & 5:30 pm 

Diocesan Prayer Card