From the Religious
Co-Ordinator
A big thank you to our Galilee families. Together we have raised over $610 to be donated to the Project Compassion—Caritas Mission. Your generosity will go a long way for people struggling to overcome poverty and injustice.
At Galilee we will celebrate Mother's Day on Friday morning 7th May.
The photo booth and special treats will be offered at 8: 20 am on the playground. At 9 am, our students will lead us in a beautiful prayer service. It would be wonderful to see everyone a part of our community celebrate all women. Including, those who are special in our lives; mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, aunties and friends.
Year | Donations |
| Kindergarten | Muesli bars (nut-free) Please note: muesli bars must be chewy e.g. Uncle Tobys Choc Chip Bars. |
| Year 1 | Small packets of sultanas |
| Year 2 | Juice poppers |
| Year 3 | Le Snack/Cheese Dips |
| Year 4 | Small packets of crackers |
| Stage 3 | Small packets of chips |
Vinnies Van Services needs our help.
Please see the table which outlines a list of items each class can donate and contribute to the food packs. It would be wonderful if the donations are brought to school before Monday 17th May so we can begin packing.
Mini Vinnies is a wonderful opportunity for the students in Stage 3 to engage in a Formation Program that covers the following four areas: PERSONAL, LOCAL, ENVIRONMENTAL & GLOBAL.
If you wish that your child in Stage 3 participates in Mini Vinnies, please return the permission form/ email me before Monday 17th May.
Religious Education Curriculum
Throughout all Religious Education lessons the students are invited to reflect on Sacred Scripture, talk with God through prayer, discover the beauty of God’s creation and explore the meaning of symbols and rituals.
In particular, the storytelling approach engages students through scripture and key elements of the curriculum. The students enjoying reflecting upon scripture through wondering, reflecting and exploring.
Regina Coeli is prayed at noon from Easter Sunday - Pentecost.
The Easter prayer Regina Coeli (“Queen of Heaven” in Latin) is a wonderful tribute to our Lord’s resurrection and to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Traditionally, it is prayed standing, often at noon, in place of another well-known prayer, the Angelus, during the Easter Season from Holy Saturday until Pentecost.
The First Holy Communion will be on Sunday 22 August at 12 noon.
More information TBC.
First Holy Communion
This year the Sacrament of First Holy Communion will take place on Sunday, 22nd August at 12pm at St Anne’s Church Bondi Beach.
To prepare for the Sacrament we will have a program of instruction which will run for five weeks consecutively. It will be necessary for the parent/guardian to attend together with their child for the full five weeks.
The five preparation sessions will be held on:
- Wednesday 14th July,
- Wednesday 21st July,
- Wednesday 28th July,
- Wednesday 4th August, and
- Wednesday 11th August
All sessions will start at 6:30pm in St Anne’s Parish Hall (Oakley Road entrance).
Please note that to receive First Holy Communion a child must be baptised, have received the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Catholic Church and be in Year 3 or above.
The cost of the program is $35. This is to cover the cost of the workbooks, certificates, and medals for the children.
Please note that the dress code for the ceremony is as follows: Girls: White dress, a veil (gloves optional) and dress shoes, Boys: Jacket, tie, long trousers and dress shoes.
If you would like to register your child for First Holy Communion, please email the Parish Office at: admin@bondicatholic.org.au to obtain an enrolment pack. Please note: The enrolment deadline has been extended until the 10th of June.
