Education in Faith News 

Congratulations to our Confirmation Students 

Subject: Recap of the Memorable Student Confirmation with Bishop Tony

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your participation and support in making the Student Confirmation ceremony with Bishop Tony a resounding success. The event, held on Thursday, May 25th, and was a memorable occasion filled with reverence, joy, and spiritual growth.

The presence of Bishop Tony, renowned for his wisdom and guidance, added a special aura to the ceremony. His words of encouragement and wisdom resonated deeply with our students as they affirmed their commitment to the Catholic Church and received the Holy Spirit through the sacrament of Confirmation.

The Confirmation ceremony was held at Sacred Heart Church, where our students, dressed in their finest attire, gathered alongside their families and loved ones. The atmosphere was filled with anticipation and excitement as the students prepared to take this significant step in their spiritual journey.

The ceremony itself was a beautiful reflection of faith and unity. Bishop Tony led the proceedings with grace and solemnity, imparting his blessings and praying for the students' continued growth in faith. Each student received the sacrament of Confirmation, confirming their commitment to their Catholic faith and embracing their role as active members of the Church community.

We would like to express our gratitude to catechism teachers for their dedicated efforts in preparing our students for this milestone event. Their guidance and support throughout the preparation process played a vital role in ensuring the students were well-prepared and ready to embrace this sacrament.

We also extend our appreciation to all the parents, guardians, and guests who joined us on this special day. Your presence and support further enriched the ceremony and made it a truly memorable experience for our students.

As we reflect on the Student Confirmation ceremony, we are filled with pride and joy in witnessing the spiritual growth and commitment displayed by our students. We are confident that this significant event will serve as a foundation for their continued journey of faith and personal development.

Once again, we extend our sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of the Confirmation ceremony. Your support and collaboration are invaluable in providing a nurturing environment for our students' spiritual growth.

May God's blessings continue to guide and inspire our students as they embark on this new chapter of their faith journey.

Sacred Heart Timor Leste Raffle

$5 a ticket - a book has been assigned to each family and was sent home with the eldest child on Thursday 25th May.

AIM: To raise funds for education in our twin Parish of Remexio, helping with Teachers salaries and student scholarships to assist the underpriviledged to excel.

The raffle will be drawn on the Feast of the Sacred Heart, June 17th.  Posters have been placed around the school with details of prizes listed.

Please return SOLD tickets by the 11th of June.  Thank you for your support.

Message from the Parish:

CAN YOU HELP WELCOME NEW PARENTS SEEKING BAPTISM FOR THEIR INFANTS?

 There are around 200 young infants each year in the Bayside Catholic Mission (BCM) whose parents want them to be Baptised. Their parents can register their interest on the BCM website outlining family details, when and at which church they would like their child to receive the sacrament of Baptism.

The preparation process is for the families to attend one of the presentation Masses which are held monthly (initially on Sunday at Stella Maris Church) and are followed by a welcoming Morning Coffee and a brief outline of parish life and the background to the sacrament.  

Our BCM priests are seeking the assistance of 4 or 5 parents from each school community to assist in welcoming these parents into the life of their chosen school and parish. The priests are hoping that from the seven primary schools in the Mission around 30 generous volunteers will come forward. The resulting commitment from each volunteer would be to be rostered 2 or 3 times a year for the morning coffee session, chatting about how the school and parish communities work, and then to stay in contact 3 or 4 new families for a couple of months until the Baptisms occur.

If you can help or have any questions, please contact the Parish Office on 9593 1703 or Jim Smith (the Sacred Heart representative on the BCM Formation Team) on 0417 343 739. Thank-you

Listed below are dates for your 2023 diary as well as some interesting information on all things Religious Education at Sacred Heart. 

Dara Blake 

Religious Education Leader