RE News
The Feast of Saint Mary MacKillop
As we know, Mary MacKillop’s legacy has particular importance at our school, being a Josephite School and founded by the Josephite Sisters. This month, we celebrate the feast of Mary MacKillop as Australia’s first saint. Mary MacKillop’s legacy left a remarkable impact on our country. Her firm belief that no child is refused the privilege of an education due to poverty, which is what led her and the Josephite Sisters to establish schools across Australia. Mary paved the way for education of poor children and a variety of ministries which addressed the needs of 19th century Australia. Mary MacKillop was a trail-blazer in her lifetime, leaving a culture of exemplary living for her followers to emulate. Her legacy continues today in countless ways.
At St Joseph’s, we will be immersed in the charism of Saint Mary MacKillop this Term, focusing on her important words and what they mean for us now. We will begin in Week 2, focusing on the quote: “We are all in His hands”. Mary inspires us to be courageous and hopeful and to have a deep faith in our God who provides.
St Joseph’s Sacramental Program
Sacrament of the Eucharist
Thank you to all the parents who have enrolled their child in this Sacrament. We have begun the preparation lessons at school on Holy Communion. Booklets will be sent home next week for you to work through with your child to support them as they prepare to make this Sacrament.
Date of Sacrament: Sunday 15 August
Time: 12:00pm
Sacrament Retreat Day: Tuesday 10 August (for all Year 4 students)
Sacrament of Confirmation
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be held on Wednesday 28 October. Enrolment for this Sacrament is offered to students in Year 6, who have made their Reconciliation and Holy Communion. Further information regarding enrolments and preparation for this Sacrament will be provided in Term 3.
Date of Sacrament: Thursday 28 October
Time: 5:30pm
Registrations: Opening online at the end of Term 3 on the Parish website: https://www.stjosephsoconnor.org.au
Sacrament Retreat Day: TBA
All enrolments and payments must be done via the St Joseph’s Parish Website (not the school Qkr! account). Workbooks will be provided to each student enrolled and are to be completed at home, with their parents.
Important Term 3 Dates:
For further information any questions regarding Religious Education and events, please feel free to contact me via email: michelle.vuli@cg.catholic.edu.au .
Religious Education Coordinator
michelle.vuli@cg.catholic.edu.au