Catholic Identity

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Over the coming weeks I would like to share some information related to the Catholic Identity of our school.  This information can also be found on our website within the School Information Pack document under the Forms tab. 

Church

The original Sacred Heart church was built in 1889 with the current church being built in 1912.  Of particular importance are the four stained glass windows, each representing an important element of the life of the church:  St Patrick, St Brigid, the Sacred Heart and Our Lady and Child.  The Church, Sacred Heart School, Parish Hall and the Convent of Mercy in the Catholic precinct are lasting monuments to the wonderful work of past priests, nuns, parishioners and school families.       

First Friday Mass

We celebrate Mass as a whole school on the 1st Friday of each month during school terms.  Each of these Masses play a significant role in the faith life of our school.  Each Mass has a theme: Opening School Mass, Lent Mass, Mother’s Day Mass, Feast of the Sacred Heart, Grandparent’s Mass, Father’s Day Mass, All Saints Day and Advent Mass.  All families and parishioners are warmly invited to join us at these Masses.

Mercy Charism

Sacred Heart Parish Primary School was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1900.  The values of the Sisters of Mercy are Mercy, Dignity, Quality, Commitment and Care.  These are fully expressed through the lives and work of the Sisters and through their ministries in our contemporary society.  Being educated in the Mercy tradition today calls us to action in the same manner as it did more than 100 years ago when our school was born. Maintaining our Mercy tradition requires us to think, act and live out the Mercy Values.  We give thanks to the Sisters of Mercy who first lit the flame in our school and all the past and present students, families and staff members who have kept it burning brightly throughout the years.

Mini Vinnies

St Vincent de Paul Society was formed so that men and women might live out the Gospel by serving people in need. Frederic Ozanam and his young companions founded the Society in 1833 in Paris, and placed it under the patronage of the apostle of the poor, St Vincent de Paul.  Here at Sacred Heart, students volunteer to meet in a group called Mini Vinnies.  The students meet together to grow in awareness of the issues faced by people who experience disadvantage.  Mini Vinnies members work together to raise awareness and/or funds to help support those in need, both within our local community and in our world. 

Parish Community

Our parish, Sacred Heart Parish Tatura, was formed in the late 19th century when a foundation stone was laid on land donated by Thomas Hogan.  Our church and school are still located on Hogan Street.  Our parish community is made up of a wide range of people of all ages. As a community, we gather to celebrate Mass each Saturday night at 6pm and every Sunday morning at 9:30am.  As a committed catholic parish, strong bonds exist between all parishioners, many of whom volunteer time for the benefit of the community.