What Students Are Learning About

Today, Sabina van Rooy, from the Parish, came to speak to those students who have made their First Communion. She invited them to think about becoming an altar server. Many students were very interested.  If your child has come home with a leaflet please fill it out and return it to the Parish.  If you have any questions I will do my best to answer them.  Being an altar server is a very important ministry. It is a wonderful opportunity for them to deepen their faith and participate in the life of the Parish and also to help out at school masses.

Last night we went to the church to celebrate our Year 3 students' First Reconciliation. Father Gerard and Father Kimi were as patient as always. There is always great joy in the Church when this Sacrament is celebrated for the first time. A huge thank you to Mrs Stephenson and Mr Spencer for their preparation of the students and to all the families too!

Mrs Marian England always ensures that there is a celebration after the Sacrament of Reconcilation.  This year some ladies from the parish made delicious cupcakes.  This is just like the gospel story of the Lost Sheep, and many others, where there is a celebration when someone who has made a mistake turns back to God.

Catholic Life and Reflection

Last night, at the church, I having a quiet moment watching families walked their children to meet the priests and I noticed the patterns the sun was making on the wall. I am not sure why but growing up in Brisbane it was not a phenomena I experienced.

When I first moved to Canberra I vividly remember this occurring in the room I stayed in at my Oma’s. 

The Japanese word for this is komerabi { 木漏れ日 }sunlight, which is filtered through the leaves of the trees. In particular, it means the visible light rays.

It always makes me pause and appreciate the beauty of nature. Even more so, as it was flickering over some of the stations on the cross that circle the walls of the church.

When life is challenging, it is the simple things that remind us that God is close.

God bless,

Stephanie Stewart

Religous Education Coordinator