Religious Education
Michelle Hinds Religious Education Leader
Year of Jubilee - Pilgrims of Hope
Embrace hope, deepen our faith, and draw closer to God.
- Pope Francis
Parish Bulletin
Year of Jubilee
2025 is the Year of Jubilee - Pilgrims of Hope. Pope Francis has said that; 'Whether through local pilgrimage, community events, or spiritual acts at home, all are invited to be part of this remarkable journey of renewal and trust in the Gospel of Christ'. He also officially declared 2025 a Year of Jubilee with a papal bull, titled “Spes Non Confudit,” meaning “Hope Does Not Disappoint.” The Jubilee Year began with the opening of the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica on Christmas Eve 2024.
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The Holy Father has announced that 2025 will be a Jubilee Year, something which happens every 25 years. The theme for Jubilee 2025 is “Pilgrims of Hope,” and it will be a year of hope for a world suffering the impacts of war, the ongoing effects of COVID-19 pandemic, and the climate crisis.
Our staff and students will be engaging in a number of learning opportunities around this very special occasion.
Sacramental Timetable
The 2025 Sacramental Timetable was shared with the school community late last year. It has also been attached here for your reference.
This year will see the Sacraments delivered in a different order:
- Term 1 Reconciliation
- Term 2 First Communion
- Term 3 Confirmation
Reconciliation Parent Information Workshops will be held in the St Agatha'a Hall and are scheduled for:
- Weds 5th Feb 2025 at 7:00pm
- Thurs 13th Feb 2025 at 7:00pm
Only ONE of these workshops needs to be attended by parents and carers.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Mothers who Pray for their Children
All mothers in our school community are invited to the 2nd National Conference, taking place on Saturday, 15th February 2025, at the Melbourne Catholic Leadership Centre.
This event will be a powerful day of prayer, reflection, and formation, strengthening mothers in their mission of faith and intercession for their children.
This year’s theme, "On the Cross, Reconciliation," will be explored by an inspiring lineup of guest speakers, including:
Bishop Karol Kulczycki SDS – Bishop of Port Pirie, SA
Fr. Rob Galea – Priest & Founder of ICON Ministry
Angela Abdo – Foundress & General Coordinator of the Movement
Carol CT – English Mission Coordinator
Salwa Elias – EWTN Producer for Australia & New Zealand
Bookings can be made at www.motherswhoprayfortheirchildren.com or trybooking.com
Stay courageous & hopeful.
Michelle Hinds
Religious Edcuation Leader
mhinds@sttcbourne.catholic.edu.au
5996 7525