RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
Confirmation
This weekend the students preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation are attending a Parish Mass to introduce themselves to the Parish community. Please keep our candidates in your prayers over the coming weeks.
TIMETABLE FOR THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION 2025
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RETURN OF ENROLMENT FORM, FEE AND HOST NOMINATION FORMS: |
Please complete asap via 'North Woden Transfiguration' QKR! |
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PRESENTATION MASSES: Each family to attend one of the following: |
Holy Trinity Church, Curtin 6.00pm Saturday 24 May 2025 OR 9.30am or 5:30pm Sunday 25th May 2025 |
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RECONCILIATION |
As part of the program of preparation please take your child to Reconciliation, any Saturday 5-5.30pm at Holy Trinity Church, Curtin |
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PARENT AND CHILD STOLE NIGHT: |
5.30pm Thursday 5 June 2025 Holy Trinity School Hall. |
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RETREAT AND PRACTICE FOR CHILDREN: |
Holy Trinity School Hall 9am-2.30pm Friday 20 June 2025 18 Theodore Street, Curtin |
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SACRAMENTAL CELEBRATION: |
Holy Trinity Church, Curtin 6pm Tuesday 24 June 2025 6pm Wednesday 25 June 2025 |
Sixth Sunday of Easter John 14:23-29
This Sunday we hear how carefully Jesus prepared his disciples for their life and work once he was no longer with them in the flesh. Ahead of their experience of what would happen in his death, resurrection and return to his Father, Jesus assured them of his continuing, loving presence. This presence would be enriched by the Father and the Spirit being present among them in a new way. With the Father, Jesus promised to make his home with his disciples. Through the Spirit, teacher and reminder of all they had heard from Jesus, Jesus’ understanding and passion for God would endure, alive within them.
The first Council of Jerusalem sent its decision out to the new Gentile believers not only in a written letter but also through Judas and Silas, attendees at the Council who could explain its spirit personally. A key principle of responsible decision making is spelled out in the letter: ‘It has seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us…’. The Council members prayed for guidance, but they also used their own abilities to think and discern in reading their decision. As we explore the synodal way we can learn from the Council’s approach.
From God’s Word, Daily Reflections, 2025
Yours in Christ,
Andrea McQuirk
Religious Education Coordinator