R.E. News

                               Religious Education News - Week 4 Term 2

Reconciliation

• Wednesday 20th May - Sacrament of Reconciliation - 6pm

Confirmation

• Saturday 30th May - Confirmation Commitment Mass - 5pm
• Tuesday 11th August- Confirmation Reflection Day
• Thursday 13th August- Confirmation Reconciliation service - 11:40am
• Saturday 15th August- Sacrament of Confirmation – 1pm and 3pm

Eucharist

• Wednesday 22nd July - First Eucharist Parent/Child Information Night at 6pm 
• Saturday 8th August – First Eucharist Commitment Mass – 5pm
• Thursday 22nd October - Reconciliation at 11:40am
• Friday 23rd October -  Eucharist Reflection Day
• Saturday 24th October - Sacrament of First Eucharist mass at 5pm
• Sunday 25th October - Sacrament of First Eucharist mass at 9:30am

Whole School Mass/Events

• Friday 29th May - Reconciliation Week liturgy (assembly) and activities in own class
• Friday 26th June - Naidoc Week assembly (1pm)
• Friday 14th August - Feast of the Assumption Mass at 9am
• Friday 6th November - St Francis Blessing of the animals service from 9am to 9:15am
• Tuesday 11th November - Remembrance Day service at 10:55am
• Thursday 10th December   - Year 6 Graduation at 6pm 
• Monday 15th December - End of School Mass at 9am - TBC

Junior Information Nights

• Preps in Pyjamas – Wednesday 10th June at 6pm
• Year 1/2 Good Shepherd Night – Tuesday 11th August (6pm)

Children’s Liturgy

Children's Liturgy at St Mark's Church is up running this term. It will be starting this weekend.

The Children's Liturgy provides a great opportunity for primary aged children to engage with the gospel in a way that is accessible and meaningful to them. It runs every Sunday at the St Mark's 9:30am mass during school terms. At the start of mass the Children’s Liturgy adult leaders take the primary school age children into the hall for a small lesson and activity about the gospel of the day. Parents are welcome to join the session if they would like. If any parents are interested in volunteering to help with the Sunday sessions, please email Andrew Davies - andrew@smdingley.catholic.edu.au

Sacrament of Reconciliation

We wish all the children that will be receiving for the first time the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Wednesday 20th May. Please keep these children in your prayers and thoughts.

Mila, Lorenzo, Scarlett, Aria, Lucy, Levi, Joel, Ava, Alessia, Emir, Luke, Madison, Cyrus, Natalia, Devon, Harvey, Mason, Annabel, Kyle, Layla, Isaac, Kelly, Joey, Clara, Chanel, Ethan, Xavier, Alena, Aria, Gabriella, Brianna, Haydn, Emilia, Kingsley, Gia, Ciara, Evangelina, Chloe, Jasmine, Mila, Sienna, Eden, Louis.

Loving God,  

We thank You for the gift of our families —

for the people who care for us, guide us, and help us grow.

Bless our homes with peace, kindness, and understanding.

Fill our days with patience when things are busy,

strength when challenges come,

and joy in the simple moments we share.

Watch over all families in our community,

especially those who are struggling,

those who are separated,

and those who need Your comfort and protection.

Help us to love one another as Jesus taught us —

with gentleness, forgiveness, and open hearts.

May our families be places of safety, laughter, and hope,

and may Your love always be at the centre of our lives.

Amen.