The program for the Sacrament of First Reconciliation began this week with the Parent Formation and students starting their new program. A reminder to the candidates and their families about attending Mass at one of the next three weekends to enrol. Information packs were sent home to any families who were unable to make the Formation evening. Please note that there are some significant changes to the usual program this year which includes one session led by parents at home and some homework tasks also to be completed with families. Please make contact if you have missed out on information or you have any queries or concerns about the program. Please don’t hesitate to contact me at jacqueline.collins@cg.catholic.edu.au as soon as possible. 

Important upcoming dates for the sacrament of First Reconciliation

Enrolment weekend Masses - Saturday 5th September 6pm

                                                   Sunday 13th September 10am

                                                   Saturday 19th September 6pm

Retreat Day for Year 3 (for First Reconciliation) - Tuesday 22nd September

(Further information will be sent home in the coming days regarding the retreat day).

Sacrament of First Reconciliation Wednesday 23rd September at 6:00pm in the Sacred Heart Church.

Year 10 Retreat

Due to Covid, the Year 10 students unfortunately couldn’t have their overnight retreat at Warrambui this year. In place of this we will be having a retreat for them at school on

Monday 21st September from 9am to 8:30pm. 

The retreat will provide an atmosphere where the students can reflect on their personal relationship with God and with one another. The students are given the opportunity to reflect on the paths they have taken, on the dreams they wish to pursue and how they achieve their dreams with Jesus in their lives.

We are extremely pleased that Dennis Sleigh is available to be a part of the retreat. 

As this is part of the RE program it is expected that all students attend the retreat and students are asked to please return their permission slips by this Monday 7th September. 

First Communion 2020

It is looking positive that the Sacrament of First Communion may still go ahead in 2020 after all. The program would have a new format (similar to the one that we have started for First Reconciliation) and the Sacrament would be in a separate Mass, at this stage an evening Mass in Term 4. Plans are currently being finalised with Fr Sijo and a letter will be sent home next week to the students in Year 4.  Any children who are eligible to receive the Sacrament of First Communion in Year 4 or above, are invited to join in this program. If your child is not currently in Year 4 and you wish for them to be involved could you please contact me at jacqueline.collins@cg.catholic.edu.au as soon as possible to ensure that they receive all of the relevant details being sent home. Similarly if you have any queries or concerns please feel free to contact me to discuss these as soon as possible.

Staff Spirituality 

The staff will be involved in a Spirituality session in week 9, taking time in a twilight session after school with some time for prayer, reflection and collaboration. Please keep the staff in your prayers as we endeavour to renew our own spirits and focus on building capacity in the religious and prayer life of the school community.