EDUCATION IN FAITH

Celebrating Mother's Day Mass at Saint Joseph's
On Sunday the Junior Classes hosted a beautiful celebration of Mothers, and all of those people who do the job of Mothers, at Mass at Saint Joseph's. Many school families attended and joined in on the readings, offertory processions, attending the altar and of course the singing. We thank Father Stephen and the Saint Joseph's Choir for supporting us on this very special occassions. Thanks also to the teachers and staff who attended and help to prepare the children for Mass. As a faith based community it is wonderful to see so many people who ensure they are present for these special occassions.
Happy Mothers Day everyone!
Sacrament of First Eucharist
The Sacrament of First Eucharist will be celebrated at Saint Joseph's Church on Saturday 4th of June at 5.30pm. The Year 4 children are peparing in class through the Religious Education program and working with Fiona. If your child is wanting to participate in this Sacrament and you have not previously notified the school we ask that you do so ASAP, so that they are included in the extra instructions relevant to receiving the Sacrament. As always any questions or concerns please contact me at anytime.
fehmer@sjnorthcote.catholic.edu.au
Religious Education at Saint Joseph’s
We are a Catholic School that models Religious Education lessons around the teachings of the Gospel where we are all encouraged to be the best person that we can be. We promote curiosity and wonder when exploring themes of Social Justice and we approach this learning using an Inquiry method based on the Pedagogy of Encounter. We explore other religions in the context of the Christian faith and encourage tolerance and acceptance of all people and all religious denominations.
Sacrament Dates - Middles
TERM 2 26 April ~ 24 June | |
31st May | Saint Josephs: Faith Formation Night - Eucharist 6.30pm |
2nd June | Saint Josephs: Reconciliation Paraliturgy for Eucharist children 10am |
4th June | Saint Josephs: Sacrament of First Eucharist 5.30pm |
Sacrament Dates - Seniors
TERM 4 3rd October - 20th December | |
25th October | Saint Josephs: Faith Formation Night : Confirmation |
28th October | Saint Josephs: Reconciliation Paraliturgy for Confirmation Children 10am |
4th November | Saint Josephs: Bishop Terry’s visiting Saint Joseph’s 10am |
5th November | Saint Josephs: Sacrament of Confirmation 3pm |
IMPORTANT DATES AT SAINT JOSEPH'S 2022
Term 2 : 26 April - 24 June | |||
WEEK | DATE | Important Date | Religious Education Event |
1 | April 25 | ANZAC day | |
April 26 | Students return to school | ||
2 | May 1 | Mother’s Day Mass - Junior Grades 11.15am | |
3 | May 8 | Mother’s Day | |
4 | May 15 | International Day of Families | |
May 17 | Middle’s Class Mass | ||
5 | May 26 | National Sorry Day | |
May 27- Jun3 | National Reconciliation Week | ||
6 | May 31st | Faith formation Night - Eucharist 6.30pm | |
June 2 | Reconciliation Paraliturgy for Eucharist Children | ||
June 4 | Sacrament for First Eucharist 5.30pm | ||
7 | June 5 | Pentecost Sunday World Environment Day | |
8 | June 13 | Queen’s Birthday | |
9 | June 19-25 | Refugee Week | |
June 20 | World Refugee Day | ||
June 23 | Mass of the Sacred Heart - Whole School 9.15am |