Religious Education

Thank you for 2023

As we bid farewell to another eventful year,  thanks to every one of you for your incredible support and tireless efforts that have made St. Finbar's an exceptional Catholic community.

A special acknowledgment to Father Ian, Father Clem, and Father Stephen for their guidance and commitment to our spiritual journey. Your dedication has been a guiding light, shaping our collective experience in profound ways.

A big shout-out to Carmel Cristiano, our diligent parish secretary. Carmel, your efficiency and hard work behind the scenes have been instrumental in keeping our parish running smoothly.

To the entire St. Finbar's parishioners, your active participation and willingness to contribute have made our community vibrant and welcoming. Your collective spirit is the heart of St. Finbar's, creating an inclusive and supportive environment. We appreciate the support you give our students. 

Wishing each of you a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year.

End of Year Mass 

The End of Year Mass will be held tomorrow at 9:30am in the Church. All members of our community and welcome and encouraged to attend.

This Mass will be an opportunity to give thanks for a great year, as well as farewell to our departing students and staff. 

See you there! 

Gospel Reflection - Sunday 17th December

Gospel Reading

John 1:6-8,19-28

John gives testimony that he is preaching and baptising in order to prepare for the coming of another.

Family Connection

In family life, we learn to trust other people for protection and care. This experience of trust within the family enables children to believe us when we testify about our faith in Jesus. John the Baptist was believed by those who heard him because he helped them to recognize Jesus in their midst. In our family life, we hope and pray that we lead one another to recognize Jesus’ presence in our world.

As you gather as a family, recall that during the Advent season we are invited to pay particular attention to the signs of Jesus’ presence in our world. Consider some of the signs of Jesus’ presence that you have experienced. During Advent, we remember how John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus. Read together today’s Gospel, John 1:6-8,19-28. Discuss the signs of Jesus’ presence in our world that you named and explain what these signs tell us about God and God’s love for us. 

Pray together that your family will be led to recognize that Jesus is present among us. Read and pray together the psalm for today’s Mass, the Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55).

Steele Anderson

Deputy Principal / RE Leader