RE News
Carlo Acutis canonised as a Saint!
On Sunday 7th of September, Pope Leo canonised Blessed Carlo Acutis as the first millennial saint for the Catholic Church. Over 80 000 people gathered for the open aired mass in St Peter’s square.
One of Carlo’s quotes he used to say often to others about why he did what he did was:
| “All people are born as originals, but many die as photocopies." |
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How can we explain this to our children?
When you are born, you are special and unique—like your own special picture. You have your own ideas, talents, and personality. But sometimes, people stop being themselves and just copy what everyone else is doing. If that happens, they forget to be the special person God made them to be. We don’t have to be the same, like the same or do the same things as others. It is okay to be different.
I encourage you all to have a conversation with your children about how they can be the person God wants them to be.
You can then pray the following prayer as a family after talking about Saint Carlo’s quote.
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Confirmation
Please pray for the following students as they receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday the 20th of September.
| Fergus | Mirabel |
| Beau | Isabella |
| Amelia | Mae |
| Sophia | Gonzalo |
| Toby | Evie |
| Teilo | Phoebe |
| Olivia | Delphi |
| Emma | Annabelle |
| Tresa | Harry |
| Kendryck | Atiana |
| Sebastian |
Parish News
Children’s Liturgy
Every Sunday at the 8:30am Mass, Children’s Liturgy is held. This is where children are invited to hear and discuss the Gospel reading in language that they can understand. I encourage you all to bring your children along to hear the Good News of the Gospel.
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Choral Vespers
This Sunday, 14th of September, St Joseph’s Choristers invite you to attend a peaceful moment of sacred music and prayer in the church at 4pm. The performance will be followed by light refreshments in the parish hall.
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Canberra Inner North Catholic Community Assembly – Invitation
You are invited to the Canberra Inner North Catholic Community (CINCC) Assembly on Saturday, 27 September 2025. This special gathering is an opportunity to come together in prayer and discernment, reflecting on how we can:
- Build a deeper sense of belonging,
- Strengthen our faith, and
- Share the Good News with others.
Further details, along with the online registration form, are available in the attached flyer.
We hope you can join this wonderful opportunity to connect and grow together as a faith community.
Religious Education Coordinator