St Catherine's Moorabbin eNewsletter

Religious Education

TERM 1 Reconciliation Celebration- A Change of Heart

Congratulations to the following students who made their First Reconciliation at 10.30am on Saturday, 23rd March at St Catherine’s Church.

Confirmation- Year 6 Students

Requirements for Confirmation 2024

Family Sacrament Workshop - St Catherine’s School

Presentation to the Parish Community - St Catherine’s Church

Student Reflection Day - St Catherine's School

Visit from Bishop - St Peter’s School

Celebration of the Sacrament - St Peter’s Church

Preparation for the Sacraments of Initiation is celebrated within a partnership of the Family, Parish & School. Within the Holy Trinity Parish the Sacraments are Family Supported, Parish Based and School Supported. Students who are baptised Catholics that have celebrated the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist are eligible to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in Year six.

An important focus in Religious Education for the children in Year Six in the Holy Trinity Parish will be on the Sacrament of Confirmation. The Schools in Holy Trinity Parish are very conscious of their responsibility to support parents in all areas of faith development, with a special program being taught during Sacramental preparation time and continuing throughout the year.

In 2024 the students will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on: Sunday, 26th May at 3.00pm

(St Peter’s Church Bentleigh East 844 Centre Road)

Family Sacramental Workshop 6pm Wednesday, 17th April

Venue- St Catherine’s Learning Hub

Thank you to all the families who attended the Family Workshop on Wednesday, 17th April. Families were fully engaged as they supported thier child’s Sacramental Journey.

Presentation to the Parish Community

10.30am Sunday 5th May

Venue- St Catherine’s Church

You are asked to attend Mass on Sunday, 5th May. At this special Mass, the students will be recognised and presented to the Parish Community. Family, relatives and friends are welcome as we publicly acknowledge the children receiving their Sacrament of Confirmation this year.

Confirmation Reflection Day for students- Wednesday 15th May

Venue- St Catherine’s Learning Hub

All Confirmation Candidates & Year 6 students (even those not making their confirmation) will participate in a Reflection Day at school. More details in the next week.

Bishop Tony Ireland- School Visit

9.15-1.12.15pm Friday 24th May

Venue: St Peter’s Church (844 Centre Road Bentleigh East)

Parents are asked to drop students at St Peter’s Office at 9.15am and pick them up at 12.15pm and drop them back to St Catherine’s. St Catherine’s staff (Sandra Renehan & Carmel Donlon) will meet the students and parents at St Peter’s School Office at 9.15am.

Celebration of the Sacrament- 3pm Sunday 26th May

Venue- St Peter’s Church (844 centre Road Bentleigh East)

Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation

CARITAS 2024 Fundraiser- Wednesday, 27th March