RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
Sacrament of Confirmation 2019
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in the Parish of the Transfiguration, North Woden on Tuesday 17th September 2019 at 7pm at Holy Trinity Church, and again on Thursday 19th September 2019 at 7pm at Saints Peter and Paul Church, Garran.
There will be a Parent Information Night on 30th July at the Parish Centre.
Who is Eligible?
Children who have already celebrated their First Reconciliation and First Eucharist and are in Year 6 or above may be enrolled.
How to Enrol
To enrol your child, please access or download the Qkr! App.
- Search ‘North Woden Transfiguration’.
- You will then create a profile. One your profile is completed you can click into Parish (2nd collection, Sacraments) and follow through to Confirmation.
Sunday Gospel: Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C
Today’s Gospel, Luke 9:51-62, begins at a turning point in the Gospel of Luke: the moment when Jesus sets out on the long journey to Jerusalem that makes up the second half of his public ministry.
Through this Gospel, Jesus is telling us how hard it is to be a follower. Sometimes we have to make sacrifices and give up part of our life. Sometimes we will feel as if we have no place to rest our head because our schedule is so intense or because we are not among friends.
This Gospel can be seen as falling into a category of gospel passages that are often referred to as the ‘hard sayings’ of Jesus. These hard sayings are confronting to the audience. Yet, these challenging teachings remind us of the hard edge that is contained within Christian beliefs and teachings. They call for strength in the face of overwhelming odds.
Saints Peter and Paul Feast Day
We will be celebrating the Feast Day of Saints Peter and Paul this Friday 28th June. We will be having Mass at 12pm, followed by an afternoon of activities for the children to enjoy. All parents and members of the community are warmly invited to join us for Mass.
Dates for your Diary:
Friday 28th June – 12pm Mass to celebrate the Feast Day of Saints Peter and Paul
Friday 28th June – Last day to register year six students for the Sacrament of Confirmation
Blessings for the week ahead,
Stephanie Burns
Religious Education Coordinator (Acting)