In our Church tradition.... Sacramental Program for 2025 and Mass 

SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM 2025: We continue to pray for those students who are currently undertaking their Sacramental Journey. Students will make their First Reconciliation on Thursday 27th March at 6:00pm at St Philip’s Kotara. Lessons for the Sacrament of Confirmation will begin in July.  

CLASS MASS: Please see dates below for Class Mass. Parents are very welcome to attend.   

WEEKEND MASS TIMES FOR ST COLUMBA’S: It is always lovely for children and their families to attend Mass in our Parish. Currently Mass is celebrated each Sunday at 8:00am.  

In our Community.... Dates for the Term 1 Calendar   

You are Invited to our Holy Week Liturgy

HOLY WEEK LITURGY:  Friday 11th April (last day of Term 1), children will be presenting the events of Holy Week through song and action with their class at our Holy Week Liturgy. This will commence at 11:30am in the Church, with children in classes reenacting parts of Jesus’ journey. Parents, friends and carers are invited to come along to this liturgy. 

**IMPORTANTfor YEAR 1 PARENTS** As YEAR 1 is presenting the resurrection, they will NOT be singing on the last day at the Liturgy. If you would like to see YEAR 1 present the resurrection, they will sing together under the COLA on the FIRST DAY OF TERM TWO at 9:00AM. 

In our Curriculum.... Unit in Focus: Year 4 – Called to share our Gifts 

This term, Year 4 have been focusing on "Knowing God the Father." The students are exploring how Christians are called to share their gifts as part of discipleship. They are learning about Jesus' mission and ministry, and how His teachings continue to guide the Church today. The class is also discovering the mission of the Church and how it acts as a community of disciples, continuing Jesus' work through various ministries. As part of their studies, students are reflecting on Lent as a time to renew their commitment to Jesus’ mission and are concluding the module with a focus on Easter as a time of service and sacrifice. Be sure to check out their amazing artwork below, showcasing their learning so far! 

Building Faith Together: Conversations for Parents and Kids 

A new addition to RE News, this section provides conversation starters to help parents engage with their child’s Religious Education and deepen their understanding together. 

• How do you think we can share our gifts to help others, just like Jesus did? 
  This question encourages your child to reflect on the ways they can use their talents and resources to serve others in their daily lives. 

• What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus (follower), and how can we follow His example in our own lives? 
  This helps open-up a conversation about discipleship, Jesus' mission, and how they can apply these teachings to their actions at home, school, and in their community. 

Have a lovely week and may God bless you always,  

Amie Harry and Emma McCulloch  

Religious Education Coordinators