RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
Sacrament of Reconciliation
On Monday 23rd May and Wednesday 25th May students from Year 3 received their first Sacrament of Reconciliation with Fr Duane. The children were prepared for this special event by their classroom teachers with support of Sr Kerry Gardiner, we are so very thankful for their spiritual direction of the children during this time. Congratulations to all students who were involved.
This Sunday the 5th of June we celebrate the feast of Pentecost, and we hear the story of the Holy Spirit coming to the apostles to be their helper and guide as Jesus had promised. The Spirit gave them the gifts they needed to preach Jesus’ message to everyone they met. We ask that those same gifts fill our hearts so that through our words and deeds we may be shining examples of Jesus’ love bringing hope to the world.
SAVE THE DATES
1. Grade Mass
On Thursday 16th June at 9.30am Years 2, 3 and 4 will be attending Mass (weather permitting) at the Immaculate Conception Parish, Unanderra. Fr Duane will be leading the children through a teaching Mass, which means that he will be taking things slowly and explaining key concepts and symbols as he makes his way through the celebration. Parents and carers are warmly invited to attend.
2. Parish Family Mass
The parish Worshiping Group are planning a Family Mass and Morning tea for Sunday 26th June at 8am. We would like as many families with children to attend as it is also the Diocesan feast day of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Since the Immaculate Conception church is a Diocesan Shrine to Our Lady, we really would like as many children as possible to be included during the Mass.
3. St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal – PJ DAY!
On Friday 24th June St Pius X will be holding a PJ DAY in support of the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. With support of our P&F committee students will also be able to pre-purchase a hot chocolate drink and a donut to enjoy on the day.
Keep an eye out for the note that will be sent home with students SOON.
