Sacraments

Year 3 Retreat and Reconciliation

Last Friday, all students in Year 3 and the children who had been preparing for the Sacrament of Reconciliation participated in a Retreat Day in the Parish Centre. We spent a wonderful day together where we explored the Parable of the Prodigal Son and the Parable of the Lost Sheep through scripture drama. The students who had prepared for the Sacrament of Reconciliation were joined by their families in the church as they participated in this special Sacrament.

First Holy Communion

Children who are enrolled in the Sacrament of First Holy communion were given home formation materials last week. Families can choose when to do the sessions and are welcome to join with other families to share the experience. The Retreat Day will be held in the Parish Centre before the Sacrament on Friday 11th September. The Sacrament date is Sunday 13 September with separate masses as required with numbers. Please keep these children in your prayers as they prepare for this important milestone in their faith journey with their families.

Confirmation

Formation for The Sacrament of Confirmation will be a home based program. There would be formation for both children and parents. Families can choose when to do the sessions and are welcome to join with other families to share the experience. A Retreat Day will be held in the Parish Centre before the Sacrament on a date to be confirmed. The Sacrament date is Sunday 1 November with separate masses as required with numbers.

Our St Joseph Charism

This year as a staff we have been working together to further understand our Josephite Charism. This week we spent time breaking open the Saint May Mackillop Prayer which we have been learning as part of our year 6 led prayer each Friday.