SACRAMENT  OF RECONCILIATION -  

 ‘A Change of Heart”

Sunday, 16th May

St Catherine’s School & Church

Congratulations to the following students who received the Sacrament of Reconciliation last Sunday. Thank you to Mrs Renehan for being present to support the students and their families on this day.

Reconciliation- Sunday 16th May- Group 2

Confirmation- Year 6 Students Term 2

10 Year 6 students will be making their Confirmation at 7pm On Thursday , 3rd June.

Planning is well underway. 

Tuesday 25th May- 1.30pm Students & Staff meet with Father Brendan Hayes @St Peter’s

Thursday 27th May- Confirmation Reflection Day- Reflection Day in the City

Thursday 3rd June- 7pm Confirmation celebration @St Catherine’s Church

The students and their families attended the Confirmation Workshop on Wednesday 12th May. Thanks to Laura Armour and Lynda O’Donnell for attending and presenting on the night. During the evening the students and their families had opportunities to:

• pray together
• learn about the Sacraments of Initiation with an emphasis on Confirmation 
• Learn about the Rite of Confirmation- What will happen on the night- what will be said
• Revisit the meaning of the Fruits and Gifts of the Holy Spirit and relate them to themselves
• Make a Confirmation poster and stole

The ConfirmationCandidates were presented to the Parish Community at Mass last Sunday, 23rd May. Thanks to Laura Armour for attending Mass to support the students and their families.

Eucharist- Year 4 & 5 students- Term 2, 3 & 4

Sacrament of Eucharist 2021

Requirements for Eucharist 2021

Family Sacrament Workshop

Presentation to the Parish Community

Student Reflection Day

Celebration of the Sacrament

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 Baptism and Reconciliation are eligible to  receive the Sacrament of Eucharist  in Year 4 & 5.

An important focus in Religious Education for the children in Year 4 and 5  in the Holy Trinity Parish will be on the Sacrament of Eucharist. The Federated Schools of 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 2021 the students will receive the Sacrament of Eucharist on:

If it is your wish your child to be involved in the Sacrament of Eucharist, then please attend to the following:

Family Sacramental Workshop 7pm Wednesday, 21st July 

Families will attend the Eucharist Workshop with their child.  

Venue: St. Catherine’s Primary School Learning Hub

As part of the preparation your child will also receive a Eucharist  workbook. Some of these activities will be completed in the classroom at school.  Other activities from this book are to be completed at home.  

Presentation to the Parish Community- Sunday 8th August

You are asked to attend Parish Mass on Sunday 8th August. At this special Mass, the students will be recognised and presented by the Parish Community. Family, relatives and friends are welcome as we publicly acknowledge their Eucharist year. 

  

Eucharist Reflection Day- Wednesday 2nd June

All Eucharist Candidates & Year 4/5 students (even those not making their Eucharist) will participate in a Reflection Day. More details to follow over the next few weeks.

Celebration of the Sacrament- 10.30am Parish Mass

Celebration of Eucharist at St Catherine’s Church

 Sunday 15th August-10.30am

 Sunday 19th September- 10.30am

 Sunday 17th October- 10.30am

Eucharist Enrolment Form- Return by Friday 28th May

Please fill out the Eucharist Enrolment Form and return it to school by Friday 28th May. 

A hard copy of the Enrolment Form and letter will be sent home to eligible students today

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me:

Carmel Donlon on: carmel.donlon@scmoorabbin.catholic.edu.au

We look forward to working with and supporting you as you lead your child more fully into their faith journey in our parish community.

SORRY DAY - May 26th

The Federated Schools of Holy Trinity Parish acknowledges the Ngaruk willam people of Boon wurrung language, whose ancient ancestral family estates upon which our schools reside.

We pay respects to the Elders past and present and the spiritual connection with country, nurtured over thousands of years.

The staff and students will come together at 10.30am on Wednesday, 26th May to remember and reflect on the events of Sorry day. Parents are welcome to attend.

The school community will gather in the learning Hub.

Carmel Donlon

Religious Education Leader

carmel.donlon@scmoorabbin.catholic.edu.au