Faith and Family Matters
Save the Date for our Winter Family Sleepout for the homeless on Friday 7 August 6 - 9 pm.
What is it? A time for our families to be in the shoes of homeless families to create awareness in our children of those in the wider community who need our love and accompaniment.
What do you do? We bring a sleeping bag, warm clothes, cardboard to sleep on and we have a sleepout in the cold as families for half an hour from 6.30 - 7 pm.
Is Dinner provided? Yes, we will start with a prayer and a simple dinner at 6 pm like that of a homeless person. This is why registration is important so we can cater for you!
Do I have to stay the whole time? Preferably yes but if your children are young and not used to staying up late then they can leave at 7 pm.
What happens from 7 - 8.30 pm? We listen to a guest speaker, have some games that raise awareness about homelessness and write a Card of Hope for them.
Why do it? Because as a Catholic school, raising our students to care for those on the margins of society is exactly what we are called to do. We want to bring up kind, compassionate children.
Does it cost? It's free but we are inviting you to donate to Mary Mac's place per family on the night. A QR code will be provided on the night provided by Broken Bay Diocese to coincide with the feast day of Mary Mackillop.
Do I have to be there with my child for the whole Sleepout? Yes.
Do I have to come for the whole time? No - drop in whenever you can.
How to register? Click here to register
Register for this wonderful Parent Conference on Saturday 22 August 2026 on the link below. Only $30
Free Catholicare Parenting Courses for Term 3
Save the date: Sunday August 23 is the Year 3 Family Weekend Mass where all Year 3 families are invited to come together for Mass and Morning Tea.
Anne Gray
Parent Engagement Coordinator
anne.gray1@dbb.catholic.edu.au
Wednesdays and half day Thursday