Education in Faith

Feast of the Assumption

This Tuesday 15 August was the Feast of the Assumption of Mary. At the end of her life, Jesus took Mary, body and soul, to heaven where she still cares for us while we live on Earth.

Our Parish and School is named in great honour of this momentous event. The church teaches us that Mary is the greatest saint of all. She is the patron Saint of Australia. Christians have always loved and honoured Mary from the beginning of the story of the church. They have prayed to her for help from the earliest times. Mary is a true model of discipleship within our church. We know how much Jesus loves her. Mary always leads us to her son, Jesus.

Throughout the day, students participated in a whole school prayer service, learning activities about Mary and of course our OLA Fun Fair! It was a fantastic commuity celebration. 

All money raised from the Fun Fair was donated to the Sacred Heart Mission.  We are delighted to announce that we raised $2163.50 - such amazing genrosity.

Prep Class Prayer Service

Yesterday, Thursday 17 August we had our first Prep Class Prayer Service with PFL. What a lovely celebration of faith shared with friends and family. And the morning tea afterwards was delicious as well! Thank you to everyone who came along.

We look forward to PCH's class prayer service next week. 

Confirmation Candidates

This week Bishop Tony visited our Grade 6 students before they make their Confirmation at OLA next Thursday. Each student shared a little bit about themselves, the saint they have chosen for their Confirmation name and the fruits and gifts of the Holy Spirit that their saint displayed through their life.

We keep the following students in our prayers as they reach these final preparations before their Sacrament of Confirmation next week:

Caitlan Taig

Religious Education Leader