RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
Sacramental News - Confirmation 2025
Parent Information and Registration Nights
7pm Tuesday 11th March 2025 at St Therese Parish Centre.
OR
7pm Thursday 13th March 2025 at St Therese Parish Centre.
Attendance is compulsory for one Parent/Carer for each candidate, at EITHER of the Information/ Registration nights. Registrations will not be accepted after the registration nights.
The Sacrament of Confirmation will take place in Term 2 on Wednesday 4 June (5pm and 7pm) at Immaculate Conception Parish.
BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS
Shrove Tuesday – Pancake Day at SPX
On Tuesday, 4th March, we will be celebrating Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Day! This special day marks the beginning of Lent and is traditionally a time for sharing and reflection. More details will be shared via Compass next week. Stay tuned!
Ash Wednesday – 5th March
On Wednesday, 5th March, we will observe Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent. Two liturgies will be held on this day:
- Primary (Years 3-6): 9:30 AM at Immaculate Conception, Unanderra
- Infants (K-2): 12:00 PM in the SPX Hall
All are welcome to join us in prayer and reflection.
Hope for the Illawarra Inter Church Evangelisation Event 2025 - Notice from Bishop Brian Mascord
‘I invite Catholics in the Diocese of Wollongong, especially those in the illawarra Region, to attend this Ecumencial Event, inviting othrs so as to hear the Gospel proclaimed anew. In embracing our Jubliee Year of Hope, consider attending Hope for the Illawarra on March 28-29 in Wollongong.’ Bishop Brian Mascord
Main Events:
Friday 28 March - An Evening for Youth (7pm)
Saturday 29 March - A Morning Event for Children (11am)
Saturday 29 March - A Celebration with Dr Michael Youssef (7pm)
For more information go to: https://www.hopefortheillawarra.com.au/