Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation

This week we have had over 100 student from St Francis of Assisi, St Clare of Assisi and Holy Family as well as students from our Parish School of Religion and Marist receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. The sacrament of Confirmation continues, strengthens, confirms and celebrates the gifts of the Holy Spirit received in Baptism. The Gospels are a rich source for the continuation of the works of Jesus’ early ministry through the Holy Spirit.

At the conclusion of Jesus’ earthly ministry, he promised his followers that he would send them the gift of the Holy Spirit who would help them to live as he had taught them and to pass on his message to all the nations. (See John 20:22 and Acts 2).

In the Sacrament of Confirmation, the bishop/priest lays his hands on the baptised person and prays that the Holy Spirit will fill the person with spiritual gifts. Then, using holy oil, the bishop/priest  makes a cross on the person’s forehead. It is usual for the person being confirmed to take on an extra name, that of a particular saint. The saint will be a source of inspiration by the way he/she lived life while on earth, and an intercessor in prayer to God.

We congratulate all of our children who received this special sacrament and continue to keep them, their sponsors and families in our prayers. 

Vinnies Winter Appeal

THANK YOU to those families who have bought in the class delegated pantry staples to help support our local Calwell St Vincent de Paul chapter. We have 2 more weeks to collect these pantry goods before we take them to the Parish to be placed into hampers. If you have not yet sent something in and are able we would be very grateful. The list of what each grade has been asked to bring in can be found below.

Some families were asking if we were in need of winter, warm-woolies (blankets, coats, beanies, jumpers etc) and the answer is YES PLEASE! These can be donated in Weeks 8 & 9. Please ensure they are clean and in good condition. The collection spot for warm clothing and blankets is in the classrooms and the year 6 Ministry leaders will collect from there. 

A REMINDER WE WILL HAVE A PYJAMA DAY ON FRIDAY WEEK 9 - 27TH JUNE

The Most Holy Trinity Solemnity - John 16:12-15

A renowned spiritual writer has said that great dogmas of the Church are almost always paradoxical, and we live with paradox. He continues: ‘Mystery is not something we can’t know. Mystery is endless knowability on many levels’. A central mystery of our faith is of course the Trinity. Perhaps today’s chosen readings touch on some of those levels. The Spirit, in the tradition of the Gospel of John, is clearly the continuing living presence of Jesus. When Jesus meets the disciples after the resurrection, he breathes his life spirit into them and commissions them to continue his mission of forgiveness and peace. The living Spirit of Jesus within them will enable them to come to the fuller understanding of all that he has taught them. 

Writing to the community in Rome, Paul invites us to reflect on the liberating effect of the love of God which enfolds us when we allow the Holy Spirit to enter our lives. Today let us pray for that Wisdom, that delights to be with us, so that we may gradually deepen our understanding of the Trinity - Father, Son and Holy Spirit - and be caught up in wonder, praise and thanksgiving.  

From God’s Word, Daily Reflections, 2025

Have a great week!

Sharee Thomas