Religious Education Update
Jenna Smithson | Religious Education Coordinator
ST VINCENT DE PAUL CHRISTMAS APPEAL
As we enter the festive season, St. Aidan's is delighted to once again support the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal. This initiative brings joy to families in need by providing Christmas hampers filled with food and festive treats. Each class has been invited to contribute different items to help us fill these hampers. Thank you to those families who have already donated items.
Please see the requested items for your child’s class below:
Kindergarten | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 6 |
“Nice biscuits” such as Christmas biscuits or shortbread | Christmas Mince Pies | Christmas Napkins and Bon Bons | Tinned fruit and Jelly Cups (not jelly sachets) | Pudding and/or Christmas Cake | “Nice” Savoury Biscuits, Crackers or Chips | Christmas Lollies and Chocolate |
To ensure the hampers are ready in time for Christmas, please send in your donations by Wednesday, 3th December.
We are so grateful for any donations you can provide. Together, we can make this Christmas season a little brighter for those in need. Thank you for your continued generosity and kindness.
REMEMBRANCE DAY LITURGY
Last week, our Year 5 students led the school in our Remembrance Day liturgy. They read prayers and reflections, reminding us of the importance of honouring those who have served and sacrificed. Through their words and presence, they helped the whole school community pause to reflect on the value of peace and gratitude.
CLASS MASS
We are excited to continue our Friday class Masses this term. Please find the date for your child’s class mass below.
| Friday 28th of November | Pope Francis Graduation Mass |
| Friday 5th of December | Year 4 |
| Friday 12th of December | Year 6 Graduation Mass |
To allow all students the opportunity to read at mass students will be allocated a reading which will be sent home prior to their class mass for them to practice.
FAMILY PARISH MASS
We’re delighted to invite you to this term’s Family Parish Mass! Join us on Sunday 7th December at 9:30am for a joyful celebration of faith and community.
This Mass will be extra special as we honour Fr Allan’s 50th birthday, a wonderful milestone for our parish priest. Following the service, we’ll gather in the parish hall for morning tea.
We can’t wait to see you there!
POPE FRANCIS GRADUATION MASS
We are very pleased to announce that we will hold the Pope Francis Graduation Mass on Friday 28th November at 9:10 am. Students who have successfully completed this program will be formally recognised by the school and parish community.
We warmly invite all parents and friends to join us for this event.
CHRISTMAS LITURGY
St Aidan’s will come together as a community to celebrate the Christmas Story on Thursday 11 December at 2:00 pm in the Holy Family Church. Every class will perform at this special occasion.
We warmly welcome all parents, families and friends to join us for this special occasion.
Students are asked to wear a simple costume. Please see details below
| Kindergarten | Plain grey or plain brown T-shirt (to be worn over their sport uniform) |
| Year 1 | White - Dressed as Angels, wings are optional |
| Year 2 | Oversized white T-shirt with Tea towel for the head or rope for the waist |
| Year 3 | Oversized dark T-shirt with a tea towel on head and rope for the waist |
| Year 4 | White T-Shirt and black long pants |
| Year 5 | Dark clothing with a tea towel on head and rope for the waist |
| Year 6 | White T-Shirt and black long pants + Gold or Silver tinsel around wrists |
We kindly ask that the costume is at school by Friday 5th December in a plastic bag with your child’s name clearly labelled.
FAMILY PARISH CONTACT DETAILS
Please find below the contact details for Family Parish
The parish contact details are: holyfamilymaroubra@outlook.com and 9349 1198
Warm regards,
Jenna Smithson
Religious Education Coordinator and Year One Teacher