First Holy Communion

On Wednesday evening, students and parents celebrated a third sacramental class. The final class will be held on Wednesday, 13 November followed by a retreat day on Wednesday, 20 November. A huge thanks to all those staff and parishioners who are involved in running the classes. Please continue to pray for these children as they prepare to receive the body of Christ for the first time. 

All Saints Day/All Souls Day

The 1^st and 2^nd of November are special days in the Church’s calendar. Friday, 1 November, All Saints Day is when we honour those men and women who—whether they’ve been canonized or not—have led lives of heroic virtue that set an example for all Christians. Saints are big dreamers. They believe that with God on their side, no one and nothing can stop them. Saints are go-getters. They don’t wait for someone else to do good first; they jump right in. Saints are love-bringers. They try to see Christ in every person and every situation. Saints tell us what matters most in life is not what we earn or own, not the job we have or the people we know. What really matters is how much we love God, others, and ourselves, and how well we show that love in all we do.

All Souls' Day, November 2, is a day to remember and pray for the souls of all who have died and a way to ensure that they are never forgotten. This feast should serve as a valuable reminder of who we are and what we are made for.  It should also be a special day to fondly remember loved ones who are no longer with us.

Year 4 will be attending Mass to celebrate All Saints Day on the Friday and the weekend Parish Masses will be celebrated for All Souls Day. As this is a Parish Mass weekend the whole school community is invited to celebrate the Mass and supper/morning tea after the celebrations. Looking forward to seeing many families at St Columbkille’s Church with a plate of food to share.

October – Month of the Rosary

Students continue to celebrate the life and prayers of Mary by bringing home their class Mary prayer bag for their family prayer time. Some lovely intentions and illustrations have been shared in the workbooks and I hope it has allowed for a small amount of spirituality to be nourished within your family.

Mission Month

During October, we have been celebrating World Mission Month, in particular advocacy and fundraising for Ghana. Class lessons have allowed us to focus on our work as Catholics to help others in need. Our Mini Vinnies Group has decided on a mufti day ($1 donation) on Friday, 22 November. Year 2/3 sports activities on this same day will help with this fundraising.

Have a great fortnight

Yours in faith

Mrs Joanne Herring - Religious Education Coordinator