Education in Faith

St Justin

St. Justin was born in Flavia Neapolis, in modern day Israel, around 100-114 A.D. His parents were of Greek origin. They were wealthy and able to provide him with a first-class education. This thirst for knowledge led him to apply himself to the study of philosophy. He studied a variety of wisdom until his conversion to Christianity about the year 130.

One day whilst walking by the sea near the town of Caesarea, he met an old man who revealed the riches of the true Faith to him. The man told Justin about Jesus and the prophets, and encouraged him to pray so that he would be able to understand the truth about God. Convinced of this as the one true Faith, he was baptised and began teaching and writing about Christianity.

Justin was arrested for being a Christian and brought before the Roman prefect, Junius Rusticus. Just before Rusticus sentenced him to death, he asked Justin, "If you are killed, do you suppose you will go to heaven?" "I do not suppose it," Justin answered, "but I know and am fully persuaded of it." Justin and five other martyrs died around the year 165.

The accounts of Justin's life were gathered from his own writings. Although many of his writings have perished, the surviving ones are among the most important that have come down to us from the second century and give some of the first accounts of parts of the Mass. Justin is an outstanding model for lay apostles of today. His life was devoted to the task of harmonizing the wisdom of the world with those greater riches revealed in the true Faith. St Justin Martyr is the patron of philosophers, apologists, and lecturers. 

Sacrament Dates 2023

Year 4 First Eucharist: 

Saturday 3rd June 6.00pm Mass

Sunday 4th June 10.30am Mass

Sunday 4th June 5.00pm Mass

Confirmation Year 6: Wednesday 6th September

6T 5.00pm Mass

6B 7.00pm Mass

Confirmation Parent/Child Workshop Evening: Tuesday 22nd August 6.45 to 8.00pm

Confirmation Reflection Day: Thursday 31st August (change of date)

Alter Service 2023