Catholic Identity 

Pentecost

This Sunday is the great Feast of Pentecost. Each of us is filled with the Holy Spirit at our Baptism, the same Spirit that descended on Jesus at his baptism. The Spirit is our Advocate and our guide throughout our lives. It transforms us, it makes all people one, and it will renew the face of the earth if we follow where it leads us. It will lead us toward the fulfillment of God's Kingdom.

The Spirit is often referred to as the "Breath of God". God's Word, Jesus, is revealed and made real by the presence of the Holy Spirit. Filled with the Spirit at Baptism and renewed in that same Spirit every time we participate in any sacrament, we are drawn closer to life of God. From this participation, we are sent out as witnesses to Jesus. 

Again this Pentecost, let our prayers ring out across this Great South Land of the Holy Spirit: Lord, send out Your Spirit and renew the face of the earth! Amen!

Vinnies Winter Appeal

Last year, we were overwhelmed by the support the OLSC community gave to our Vinnies Winter Appeal efforts. The donations to this appeal help many families and individuals throughout our local community. 

This year we will be participating in this appeal again. During Weeks 7-9, we ask you to bring donations of canned & non-perishable food, toiletries and (new) warm winter gloves, beanies and scarves. The last collection will be on Tuesday of Week 9. Thank you for your cooperation and generosity.

Preps in Pyjamas Sacramental Evening

This Wednesday evening the Prep team and Prep students and families  gathered for the Preps in Pyjamas sacramental evening. The evening began with prayer, in which students were able to demonstrate our morning prayer routine. We read the story 'When God made you' and students decorated a cross with their parents and siblings present. It was a wonderful evening and a special way to begin our work together in continuing the spiritual and sacramental development of our students, within a 'school-family' partnership.  

Sacramental Program 2023

As we continue to journey towards the celebration of the Sacraments of First Eucharist and Confirmation, I would like to share with you a wonderful resource that you can use to prepare together with your child/ren: 

Information regarding First Eucharist and Confirmation for 2023 has been sent home with students today. Please read over the information carefully. Digital copies of the letters are also attached below.  

If you have not yet returned the First Eucharist form to indicated which night you would like your child to celebrate the sacrament, please do so as soon as possible. 

Dates of our 2023 Sacramental Program are as follows:

First Eucharist Sacramental Students - 2023

Confirmation Sacramental Students - 2023

School Masses

Next Friday, 2nd June,  we will be celebrating school Mass in the Sports Centre at 2pm. The theme of this Mass is 'God is Love'. All parents, guardians and families are invited to join us for this celebration. 

All Masses will be celebrated in the Sports Centre. Parents and families are invited to these celebrations and we hope to see as many of you as possible attend!

Here are the dates and times of our Masses for 2023:

Term 2, Week 6: Whole School Mass, Friday 2nd June at 2pm

Term 3, Week 6: Mass, Friday 18th August at 2pm

Term 3, Week 8: Feast Day Whole School Mass, Friday 1st September at 10am

Term 4, Week 4: Mass, Friday 27th October at 2pm

Term 4, Week 7: Whole School Mass, Friday 17th November at 2pm

John Dini

Catholic Identity Leader