Religious Education & Faith Life

Pentecost

On Sunday, we celebrated Pentecost. Pentecost occurs 50 days after Easter Sunday. In the Acts of the Apostles, the apostles are all gathered in one room when a mighty wind from heaven comes, filling the whole house. The word in Greek for ‘spirit’ and ‘wind’ is the same, so the wind clearly indicates the Spirit of God. 

The apostles had gathered and then tongues of fire appeared and rested on the head of each one present, as a symbol of God’s presence. Followers of Jesus remember Moses speaking to God out of the bush which was on fire. Also, people remember that, as the Israelites wandered through the desert, they were accompanied during the night by a pillar of fire – God was with them. All present were then filled with the Spirit. The sign of this presence is the apostles’ ability to speak in different languages. 

Immediately, the apostles go out and begin to speak to the crowds of people. Jerusalem is filled with Jewish and convert visitors from all over the Mediterranean, from Asia Minor, Egypt and North Africa, even Rome, to celebrate the feast. These people were amazed to hear men from the province of Galilee, speaking to them in so many languages. 

In the Catholic Church, through the Sacrament of Confirmation, people receive the special strength of the Holy Spirit, just like the Apostles at Pentecost. 

Adult Faith Formation

Please see the above details in regards to the upcoming Term 2 courses and events at the Centre for Faith Enrichment. Further details can be found here.

St Helena's of the Holy Cross Parish is also taking expression of interests for Baptism and Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. Please submit your information via this form so that you can be provided with further information.

New Building Bricks Campaign - St Helena of the Holy Cross Parish

The Parish is fundraising with a building bricks campaign to raise funds to commence the building of a much needed Parish Centre/Hall. They currently have 9632 bricks with a target of 30,000 to commence the project.