From the Religious
Co-Ordinator
On Sunday the 16 May, we celebrate the Solemnity of the The Ascension of the Lord - when Jesus was lifted up into heaven.
Please click the link to participate in a Guided Meditation.
On Monday 24th May, everyone is invited to attend a Our Lady, Mary Help of Christians whole school mass at 9:30am.
Month of May is Mary's month (May 1-31)
Please teach your children the Hail Mary
and the Rosary. Please click the links below for virtual resources.
Virtual Rosary - The Joyful Mysteries (Mondays & Saturdays)
Virtual Rosary - The Glorious Mysteries (Sundays & Wednesdays)
Virtual Rosary - The Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesdays & Fridays)
Friday 21st of May Fr Robbie will visit classes and give the students Rosary Beads.
Friday Mass
21st May=WEEK 5- Kindy & Year 1
4 June= WEEK 7- Year 2 & Year 3
18th June=WEEK 9- Year 4 & Stage 3
THANK YOU for all the Vinnies donations. We will begin packing and we will deliver the food packs ASAP.
Religious Education Curriculum
Throughout all Religious Education lessons the students are encouraged to reflect on Sacred Scripture, talk with God through prayer, discover the beauty of God’s creation and explore the meaning of symbols and rituals. The Know Worship and Love Textbook and website are valuable resources that are used during Religious Education Lessons and for Homework. Please feel free to access KWL online via the following link and details.
Site: https://app.kwl.com.au/
Username: nswprimary
Password: kwl20
Regina Coeli is prayed at noon from Easter Sunday - Pentecost.
The Easter prayer Regina Coeli (“Queen of Heaven” in Latin) is a wonderful tribute to our Lord’s resurrection and to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Traditionally, it is prayed standing, often at noon, in place of another well-known prayer, the Angelus, during the Easter Season from Holy Saturday until Pentecost.
The First Holy Communion will be on Sunday 22 August at 12 noon.
First Holy Communion
This year the Sacrament of First Holy Communion will take place on Sunday, 22nd August at 12pm at St Anne’s Church Bondi Beach.
To prepare for the Sacrament we will have a program of instruction which will run for five weeks consecutively. It will be necessary for the parent/guardian to attend together with their child for the full five weeks.
The five preparation sessions will be held on:
- Wednesday 14th July,
- Wednesday 21st July,
- Wednesday 28th July,
- Wednesday 4th August, and
- Wednesday 11th August
All sessions will start at 6:30pm in St Anne’s Parish Hall (Oakley Road entrance).
Please note that to receive First Holy Communion a child must be baptised, have received the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Catholic Church and be in Year 3 or above.
The cost of the program is $35. This is to cover the cost of the workbooks, certificates, and medals for the children.
Please note that the dress code for the ceremony is as follows: Girls: White dress, a veil (gloves optional) and dress shoes, Boys: Jacket, tie, long trousers and dress shoes.
If you would like to register your child for First Holy Communion, please email the Parish Office at: admin@bondicatholic.org.au to obtain an enrolment pack. Please note: The enrolment deadline has been extended until the 10th of June.
