RE News
Caritas - Project Compassion
During Lent, we try to think of others, especially those less fortunate. Project Compassion is a wonderful program run by Caritas Australia, to raise funds for communities in need. We continue to encourage students and families to make any donation they can throughout Lent. At the end of Term 1, we ask that Project Compassion boxes are sent in to school so we can forward the money to CARITAS.
St Patrick's Day
Next Tuesday 17th March we celebrate St Patrick’s Day. We ask all children to come dressed in green mufti clothes and bring a gold coin donationto raise money for CARITAS. Students need to wear enclosed flat shoes and a hat.
St Patrick was a Bishop and missionary in Ireland and is the patron saint of Ireland. He followed his faith, trusted God and spread God’s message of love to all. He often used shamrocks to explain the Holy Trinity; God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. After years of living in poverty, travelling and enduring much suffering because of his faith, he died March 17, 461.
St Joseph’s Day
Next Thursday 19th March children will participate in a class Liturgy to remember St Joseph, the husband of Mary and foster father of Jesus. Joseph was a compassionate, caring man. He protected and cared for Mary and Jesus. Joseph respected God. He followed God's commands, by loving and respecting Mary and helping Mary to raise Jesus. St Joseph has two feast days: 19th March and 1st May. He is also known as St Joseph the Worker.
First Confession
We ask that you keep the students and families who are preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confession for the first time in your prayers and thoughts.
We would like to let you know that all candidates who have been preparing for the Sacrament of First Confession will be catching a bus to and from Mary Help of Christians Church, Hillvue Road, on Friday 20th March. Children will leave the Infants Campus at 9.45am and return approximately 11.15am. The purpose of this visit is to meet with Deacon Paul Manvell and practise what they will be doing during the reception of the First Confession Sacrament. It will only be candidates in Year 2 who will travel by bus. All other Year 2 students will remain at the Infants and participate in other Religious activities. If you have any concerns about this, please contact your child’s class teacher.
A reminder that the date for the Sacrament of First Confession is Wednesday 25th March at 4.00pm. We ask that all families and students be seated by 3.45pm to allow for quiet and reflection.The Church Piety Stall will be open before the sacrament on this day. The Piety Stall sells Catholic religious gifts such as Rosary Beads, Prayer Cards, Statues and mementos for special occasions.
If you have any questions relating to the Sacrament of Confession, please don’t hesitate to email Amy Willis at aelliott@arm.catholic.edu.au
Real Talk
As part of a focus by the Catholic Schools Office in Armidale, Real Talk has been invited to speak to every Year 4, 6, 7 and 9 student across the 24 Armidale Diocesan Schools. Real Talk visited the Year 4 and 6 students at our school last year, and we are excited to have them visit again this year! Real Talk will be facilitating a session with the Year 4 & Year 6 students discussing topics of self worth, personal identity, good decision-making and cyber-safety. There is a Parent information Evening on Wednesday 1st April starting at 6.00pm in the Year 6 space at the Primary Campus. Parents from all grades are welcome.
Family Mass
Our next Family Mass is Sunday 5th April with Year 2 and Year 5 students asked to carry out special jobs and provide a Morning Tea to share. Everyone is most welcome!
Advanced Notice
St Patrick’s Day Green Mufti Day & Gold Coin Donation, Tuesday 17th March
REAL TALK - Parent information Evening on Wednesday 1st April at 6.00pm
Year 5 and Year 2 Family Mass - Sunday 5th April at 9.00am