RE News
St Joseph Sacramental Program Enrolment
The 2025 Sacramental Program for St Joseph’s Parish is now open and the first sacrament to be celebrated is Reconciliation. Please enrol your child using the link below for all Sacraments.
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First Reconciliation Program Dates – for Year 3 and older who are Baptised
- 1st Parent/Child Session: Tuesday 4 March 2025 5.30-6.30pm in the St Joseph's Parish Centre.
- 2nd Parent/Child Session: Wednesday 12 March 2025 5.30-6.30pm in the St Joseph's Parish Centre.
- Student Retreat Wednesday 25 March 2025 School Hours (9am to 3pm).
- First Reconciliation Sacrament Wednesday 26 March 2025 6pm in the St Joseph's Parish Church.
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First Holy Communion / Eucharist - Year 4 and older who have made their Reconciliation
- In June 2025 (please see link above for more details)
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Confirmation - Year 6 and older who have made their First Holy Communion
- In August/ September 2025 (please see link above for more details)
For more information, please email.
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Pope Francis
The Pope is the leader of the Catholic Church and the Bishop of Rome. He serves as the head of the Vatican City State and is responsible for guiding the Church's teachings, doctrine, and global outreach.
Our current Pope, Francis, became the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church in 2013, making history as the first pope from the Americas and the first Jesuit pope. He is known for his emphasis on humility, social justice, environmental issues, and a more inclusive approach to Church teachings.
As many of you may have heard in the news Pope Francis has been unwell. Here at school, we have been praying for his peace and good health in class. You may like to pray the following prayer at home as a family as well.
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We thank you for the loving service of Pope Francis and the hope he has inspired in so many in your great mercy. Have mercy on him in his illness now, we pray and guide the medical staff in his care. Grant him peace and healing. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. |
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Ash Wednesday 5 March 2025
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of prayer, fasting, and reflection leading up to Easter. It is a significant day in our school calendar, where students will attend Mass and receive ashes on their foreheads as a symbol of repentance and a reminder of our connection to God. Students will be encouraged to reflect on how they can show kindness, compassion, and generosity towards those less fortunate than themselves during the Lenten season.
Parents are welcome to join the school community at 9:15am in the St Joseph’s Church for Ash Wednesday.
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Upcoming Key Dates
27th February – 6 Lime and 2 Yellow Class Mass 9:15am
5th March – Whole school – Ash Wednesday Mass 9:15am
11th March - 6 Silver and 2 Magenta Class Mass 9:15am
18th March – Year 3 Class Mass 9:15am
19th March – St Joseph Feast Day Mass 9:15am & opening of St Joseph’s own Holy Door
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With the Holy Spirit
Kirstie Buckley
Religious Education Coordinator
