RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
In our Church tradition.... Sacramental Program for 2025 and Mass
SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM 2025: Congratulation to those students who participated in their First Reconciliation last week:
- Charlie Locking
- Cruze Bunt
- Ryan Martin
- Daniel O’Connell
- Chloe Greentree
- Finn Johnston
- Evelyn Leard
- Lachlan Ricci
- George Slack
- James Coleman
- Makario Bale
CLASS MASS: Please see dates below for Class Mass for Term 2. Parents are very welcome to attend. Children will be participating in readings and the offertory during these Masses.
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Date and Time: 9:30am |
Class Attending |
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Tuesday 13th May |
Year 6 |
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Tuesday 20th May |
Year 5 |
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Tuesday 27th May |
Year 4 |
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Tuesday 10th June |
Year 3 |
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Tuesday 17th June |
Year 2 |
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Tuesday 24th June |
Year 1 |
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Tuesday 1st July |
Kinder and Year 6 |
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.... Holy Week Liturgy and Dates for the Term 2 Calendar
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.
**IMPORTANT NOTE for 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.
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Monday 28th April |
9:00am – Holy Week Liturgy: Year 1 present the resurrection 2:20pm – ANZAC Day Liturgy for the whole school
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Friday 9th May
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9:15am – Mother's Day Liturgy and morning tea |
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Monday 2nd June
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9:15am – Catholic School’s Week Liturgy and Open Classrooms |
In our Curriculum.... Unit in Focus: Kindergarten: Knowing God the Father
This term, Kindergarten been learning about ways that they encounter God. Children have growth in their sense of wonder and awe about who God is and what God is like. Through daily Religious Education lessons, they have come to understand that God created human beings in His own image, to form a loving relationship with them and that they are special. As a part of their learning, the children have explored the experience of God in the created world, through prayer and reflection. They have been given the opportunity to communicate their ideas, feelings, and thoughts about God throughout the various learning experiences presented. Some of these have included reading about God in the Children’s Bible, creating images of God and setting up a special place in their classroom where they can talk to God. Some of their learning can be seen below. Well done Kindergarten!
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.
- What are some ways you think God shows His love for us as a Father?
This question invites children to reflect on the concept of God as a loving Father and encourages a discussion about how they experience or understand God's love in their lives.
- How can we show God that we love Him back, just like a child shows love to their parents?
This question connects the child’s relationship with God to their relationship with their earthly parents, prompting reflection on ways to express love and respect for God in everyday actions.
Have a lovely week and may God bless you always,
Amie Harry and Emma McCulloch
Religious Education Coordinators