Catholic Identity
As we move closer towards Easter time, Jesus reminds us that his love is what sustains and renews us. The Gospel of John asks us to pause and think about the love that Jesus shares with us …
“The water that I shall give will turn into a spring inside him, welling up to eternal life.”
How do you fill your spring?
Where do you feel Jesus’ love?
It is important in this time of Lent, that we stop and reflect on our lives and how we can get back on track and move towards living a life like Jesus did.
On Sunday 26th March (this weekend), we will celebrate our Children’s/School Mass at 10:30am. This will be the 5th Sunday of Lent where Jesus asks us to remember that he is with us always through the Word. We would love to see as many children and their families there as possible and if you are attending, we would appreciate some helpers. If you can help, please let me (Emily Slaughter) know ASAP.
Sacramental Program (First Eucharist and Confirmation)
Registrations for the Sacramental Program for 2023 have now opened. If you have a child or children that you would like to enrol in the program, please click on the link below and return the information required by Monday 3rd April. If your child completed Reconciliation in 2022, please also complete the form below so I know that they will be continuing.
The first meeting for parents only, will be held on Tuesday 4th April at 6pm, at the school. This is an information giving and formation session that parents do need to attend. Parents will then be responsible for completing the 6 Steps in Faith sessions with their child to prepare for the Sacraments. Reconciliation will begin in term 3.
I look forward to seeing you at our Children’s/School Mass on Sunday.
Emily Slaughter
Below are important liturgical and Sacramental Program dates:
DATES FOR TERM ONE/TERM TWO
| Friday 24th March | Parish Mass - 3/4 students in attendance - 9:15am Reconciliation for 3/4 students |
| Saturday 25th March | Annunciation of the Lord |
| Sunday 26th March | 5th Sunday of Lent Children/School Mass at 10:30am |
| Friday 31st March | Zooper Dooper Day - $1 each - to raise money for Caritas Palm Sunday Liturgy - Foundation students - assembly (2:40pm) |
| Sunday 2nd April | Palm Sunday |
| HOLY WEEK ACTIVITIES | Tuesday 4th April: Holy Thursday Liturgy - 3/4 students - 2:40pm Wednesday 5th April: Good Friday liturgy - 5/6 students - 2:40pm Thursday 6th April: Easter Sunday Liturgy - 1/2 students - 9:05am PPR Easter theme - 11:40-1:40pm |
Tuesday 4th April
Friday 7th April Sunday 9th April | Eucharist/Confirmation - Adult Formation Meeting - 6pm *This is for parents of any student making their First Eucharist and Confirmation in 2023. It is at 6pm at the school (adults only).
Good Friday Easter Sunday |
| HOLIDAYS | Steps in Faith - Session 1 (Sacramental Families only) |
| HOLIDAYS | Steps in Faith - Session 2 (Sacramental Families only) |
| Week beginning 24th April | Steps in Faith - Session 3 (Sacramental Families only) |
| Week beginning 1st May | Steps in Faith - Session 4 (Sacramental Families only) |
| Week beginning 8th May | Steps in Faith - Session 5 (Sacramental Families only) |
| Week beginning 15th May | Steps in Faith - Session 6 (Sacramental Families only) |
Sunday 21st May
Wednesday 24th May | Sacramental Candidates attend Parish Mass and present their books to Fr. John Paul
Sacramental Candidates attend Parish Mass (9:15am) and reconciliation afterwards to prepare for Sunday. |
| Sunday 28th May | First Eucharist/Confirmation Mass at 10:30am - Fr. John Paul and Bishop Shane |