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Religious Life of St Joseph’s
Religious Identity and Culture
Strategic Planning
Over the past three years the mission element of our strategic plan has focused on our purpose to deepen our St Joseph’s Catholic identity. All our actions as a Catholic community contribute to the religious identity and culture of our school. Over the past three years we have strived to embed our Josephite charism so that we are living the St Joseph’s vision and mission. We see living our vision and mission in action through our school values.
Our Vision Statement, 'Growing in excellence within a Christ-centred community,’ affirms that Jesus is at the heart of our community and confirms that living in community helps people reach their full potential. Our Mission Statement, ‘All for God’s glory’, reminds us to honour God in all that we do, think and say, just as Mary MacKillop did.
Junior Joeys Social Action Group
This year we have broadened our faith in action through establishing a ‘Junior Joeys’ group which meets every second Friday afternoon. Junior Joeys support children to know and live the Josephite Story, Spirit and Charism. This group provides an opportunity to foster a sense of belonging that supports and empowers the children to follow in the footsteps of Mary MacKillop and respond to the needs of our time. Our current focus is the Catholic Social teaching of Preferential Option for the Poor. Our focus question is: Who needs extra help in our community?
Evangelisation and Faith Formation
Evangelisation and faith formation are focused in an explicit way on the call to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ, to respond to it in daily life and to deepen personal understanding and faith. The Sacraments are signs of God’s grace and love. Celebrating the Sacraments deepens our personal understanding and faith. In our community we have children who are preparing for their First Holy Communion. Please keep these children in your prayers.
| Henry | Ryan | Emanuel |
| Sophia | Patrick | Taj |
| Tinara | Alexander | Edward |
| Mary | Aaron | Isaac |
| Maddison | Evie | Astrid |
| Luke | Bonnie | Felix |
| Julian | Marvin | Angela |
| Luerice | Sophia | Matty |
| Emily | Anna | |
| Connor | Lara |
Prayer and Worship
Prayer and worship is integral to the life of all Catholic schools and has the potential to nourish the spiritual growth of all members of the school community.
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Prayer Celebrations and Class Masses |
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Prayer Celebrations Week 5 Sorry Day- Thursday 26 May 2:15pm Class: 2 Yellow
Class Masses Week 5- Thursday 9:15am - Year 4 Week 6- Tuesday 9:15am - Year 6 Thursday 9:15am - Year 4 Week 7- Tuesday 9:15am - Foundation Thursday 9:15am - Year 4 |
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Sacrament Dates 2022 |
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As we are a growing community we are asking families to help us be as prepared as possible by enrolling in all Sacraments for 2022 now. Please use the following link to enrol in all Sacraments for 2022. http://bit.ly/sjosacraments2022 First Holy Communion for students in Year 4 and older Sacrament Retreat: Friday 17 June - school hours Sacrament Mass: Sunday 19 June - 12:00pm
Confirmation for students in Year 6 Parent and Child Formation Sessions TBC Sacrament Retreat: Wednesday 14 September - school hours Sacrament Mass: Wednesday 14 September - Time TBC
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Social Action and Justice
St Joseph’s works to build the dispositions of empathy and solidarity in our students through programs for service- learning, social justice and outreach experiences.
Last term, during Lent, our social action and justice centred on Project Compassion. We raised an outstanding total of $1296.15. Congratulations to 5 Orange on raising the highest total for Project Compassion. They will celebrate their win with a pyjama day next Thursday.
This term our social action and justice is centred on the Vinnies Winter Appeal. You can contribute by donating clean:
- Gloves
- Socks
- Jackets
- Beanies
- Blankets
- Sleeping Bags
These donations go directly to people in need in our community. Send your donations in with your child to be placed in the baskets located in the Courtyard or drop larger items to the front office.
Melanie Stratford
Religious Education Coordinator
melanie.stratford@cg.catholic.edu.au