Religious Education

CONFIRMATION

Congratulations to all of the candidates who received the Sacrament of Confirmation over the weekend.  The children answered strongly and knowledgeably when they met with the Bishop on Friday afternoon.  The Bishop commented at both Masses how confidently the candidates stood when their names were called, displaying their eagerness to show others they had been called by God.  Both Masses were wonderful celebrations of the next stage in the faith journey of these young people.  A huge thank you to the staff involved in preparing all of the candidates and arranging the myriad of details for such celebrations.  It was lovely to see the candidates supported  by so many family members.  We look forward to seeing the Gifts of The Holy Spirit manifest in these young people.

The St Mary's candidates were:-

Jack Abbott                                                                                     Forster Adams

Jacob Ahern                                                                                   Isabelle Bradford

Johanna Chin                                                                                 Rory Clynch

Addison Diefenbach                                                                    Bryen Flick

Charlotte Harris                                                                             Alice Hayes

Sam Lawry                                                                                      Richard May

Dominic Miller                                                                               Indianna Moy

Ranier Pabalan                                                                              Jack Pearson

Joachim Rice                                                                                  Isaac Rogers

Marisa Suluma                                                                              Catherine Symons

Lachlan Wanschers                                                                     Rachael Ward

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

Yesterday saw the beginning of our Catholic Schools Week, coinciding with celebrations of 200 years of Catholic Education in Australia. It was also the Feast Day of our Patron Saint - Our  Lady  Help of Christians.  We began our school celebrations with a quick assembly where the children and staff received their Bicentenary badges and a prayer card.  We all prayed the prayer together the national bicentenary prayer.  We were blessed to be able to take Year 6 to be a part of the National School Mass for the Bicentenary of Catholic Education in Australia. This Mass was attended by schools from across our diocese and many special guests.  Marisa Suluma sang the Responsorial Psalm, something she has never done before, and touched everyone with her beautiful, prayerful vocals. Dominic Miller and Lachlan Wanschers served on the altar confidently.  

FIRST RECONCILIATION & FIRST EUCHARIST

A reminder that these sacraments will be offered to students in Year 3 at St Mary's in Term 3.  If you have a student in Year 4, 5 or 6 who has not made these sacraments, and you wish them to, please let me know so arrangements can be made for their preparation.  I can be contacted through smaadmin@arm.catholic.edu.au

YEAR 3 MASS

Unfortunately we have been asked  to postpone our Year 3 Mass on 2nd June.  We will let you know as soon as possible when we can reschedule this date.