Education in Faith

Whole School Masses in 2023

This year, we have planned of minimum of two whole school masses each term. Family and friends are most welcome to join us for these celebrations.

The dates and times are as follows:

Term 1

Opening of the School Year Mass - Friday 17th February (9.00am)

Ash Wednesday Mass - Wednesday 22nd February (9.15am)

Term 2

Opening of Term 2 Mass - Friday 28th April (9.00am)

Grandparents & Special Friends' Day Mass (9.00am)

Term 3

Opening of Term 3 Mass - Friday 14th July (9.00am)

End of Term 3 Mass - Friday 15th September (9.00am)

Term 4

Opening of Term 4 Mass - Friday 6th October (9.00am) 

OHR Feast Day (Feast of Christ the King which is on Sunday 26th Nov) Mass - Friday 24th November (9.00am)

Together at One Altar (https://www.togetheratonealtar.catholic.edu.au) a resource from the National Catholic Education Commission has drawn on Church documents when describing the Mass as having many purposes, some of which are outlined below.

2023 Sacramental Celebrations

Sunday Gospel

The liturgy of the Catholic Church provides a framework for reflection which is used by Catholics throughout the world. Each week in the Newsletter, you will find the Sunday Gospel as well as some discussion questions to have with your child/ren.

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew

Jesus said to his disciples: ‘You are the salt of the earth. But if salt becomes tasteless, what can make it salty again? It is good for nothing, and can only be thrown out to be trampled underfoot by men.

‘You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill-top cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp to put it under a tub; they put it on the lamp-stand where it shines for everyone in the house. In the same way your light must shine in the sight of men, so that, seeing your good works, they may give the praise to your Father in heaven.’

Discussion Questions

1. Who has ever tasted chocolate that doesn’t have sugar in it?

2. What do you think it would taste like?

3. Jesus tells us we are like flavour in food. What might that mean?

4. Who has seen a bright light outside?

5. How far away can it be seen?

6. Jesus asks us to be a light for the whole world. How big would that light have to be?

7. Others can see our light when they see the good things we do. What are some good things that we can do to make our light shine brightly?