Feast Day

Thank you to everyone who attended our Feast Day Mass last Friday. It was a wonderful celebration as a wider school community, to remember the wonderful legacy of Saints Peter and Paul. The day was an overall success, with students learning more about the lives of our patron saints and testing their knowledge with a quiz during the afternoon. Each class completed some Saints Peter and Paul artwork which will be displayed around the school. Thank you to Lauretta Raccosta for organising a special hotdog lunch for all of the students! There were smiles all round during the joyous occasion. 

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time - The Parable of the Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37

God’s mandate seems straightforward: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength and all your mind, and your neighbour as yourself.’ But what does this mean practically, in our everyday lives? Jesus provides the example of the Good Samaritan to demonstrate what loving your neighbour looks like. In our own lives, on any given day, we could be walking down the street and come across a person on the sidewalk, lying on a piece of cardboard, with a notice in front requesting money or assistance. What do we do? What can we do? What would Jesus do? In that moment we could stop and bend down and ask the person ‘How can I help?’ We can concretely demonstrate that we can see you and know you are worthy of care and attention. Such acts demonstrate concretely, God’s love and concern towards others. We see you. We love you. We’re here for you. Just as God is always here for us. 

From God’s Word, Daily Reflections, 2025

Yours in Christ, 

Andrea McQuirk 

Religious Education Coordinator 

Youth Ministry

Hello Everyone! 

As we wrap up an exciting and faith-filled term, I wanted to take the time to reflect on two incredible days from the last couple of weeks that brought our students together in learning, leadership, and spiritual growth.

Illuminate 2025

On Thursday of Week 9, our Youth Ministry Team attended Illuminate 2025 at John Paul II College, an annual event hosted by CSYMI and the Canberra Goulburn Youth Ministry Team, designed specifically for Year 6 primary school youth ministry leaders. The day welcomed around 400 students from 16 schools across the archdiocese. It was a day bursting with joy, music, and meaningful learning. Students took part in engaging sessions that deepened their understanding of what it means to be a young faith leader. These sessions included:

- Leading Christian Meditation
- Mini Vinnies
- Charisms – Gifted for the Mission
- Prayer through Music
- Youth Ministry Leadership Skills
- Make a Rosary Workshop

They also spent time learning about Blessed Carlo Acutis, a young modern-day role model whose life and faith journey deeply resonated with the students.

“Illuminate was really fun. It gave us the opportunity to grow as young leaders in our
community. My favourite part was hearing everyone singing together.” – GJ

Confirmation Retreat Day

In preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation, our students also took part in a special Confirmation Retreat Day with the students from Holy Trinity Primary, where they reflected on the meaning of the Holy Spirit in their lives and explored the fruits and gifts received through the sacrament.
Highlights of the day included the Dove Artwork activity, where students created beautiful pieces symbolising peace and the presence of the Holy Spirit. We were also blessed to have Luke Maher from the Catholic Education Office join us to help lead a session. During this session, students explored the Chocolate Milk Analogy, a powerful visual where the syrup (representing our gifts and talents) sinks to the bottom until Confirmation “shakes it up,” activating the Holy Spirit within us. Another favourite was the Holy Spirit Balloon Game, where students worked together to keep a balloon afloat while moving across the room, a playful and meaningful representation of the breath and movement of the Holy Spirit.

“The Confirmation Retreat was an amazing experience for me to learn what happens
during Confirmation and the fruits/gifts we receive when we experience
Confirmation.” – Poppy

Both Illuminate and the Confirmation Retreat reminded us of the joy found in community, the power of faith, and the unique leadership gifts each student brings. We look forward to seeing our young leaders continue to shine in Term 3!

God Bless!

Julia Norgrove
julia.norgrove@cg.catholic.edu.au