Confirmation Preparation
This week our Confirmation candidates enjoyed spending some time with Fr Tony Percy discussing the seven sacraments and the significance of the Sacrament of Confirmation as they enter into an exciting and challenging time of adolescence. We continue to pray for these students as the Spirit is revealed and lit within them.

Confirmation Practice 2- (including Reconciliation, parents are not required to attend, but are welcome to attend if they wish)
Wednesday 18^th September 9-11am

A Prayer for Confirmation Candidates

Loving God,You are the giver of all we possess,
the source of all of our blessings.
We thank and praise you.

May your Holy Spirit help them to grow
in faith, hope, and love,
so they may know peace, truth, and goodness.

May their ears hear your voice.
May their eyes see your presence in all things.
May their lips proclaim your word.
May their hearts be your dwelling place.
May their hands do works of charity.
May their feet walk in the way of Jesus Christ,
your Son and our Lord.
Amen.

Father’s Day Mass

Thank you to Kindergarten who lead our school community in a special Father’s Day Mass last Friday. Fathers, uncles, grandfathers and brothers gathered to celebrate Mass with our school community and receive a special blessing. It was a joyous occasion!

Staff Spirituality Retreat

Please keep our St Benedict’s Staff in your prayers as they participate in a Spirituality Retreat this afternoon focused on the parable of the Mustard Seed. We pray that they are nourished spirituality to voice the truth and listen with an open heart, as they spend time in prayer and contemplation.

Year 5/6 Class Parish Mass

Year 5/6 will be joining the parish this Sunday (15^th September) to celebrate Mass.  We ask that those who have children in Year 5/6 make a special effort to attend the school’s Parish Mass. The parish choir will be at this Mass and warmly welcome anyone to join in singing. If you are planning to attend Mass on Sunday and would like your child (or any family member) to have a formal role such as a reading, bringing forth the offertory or the Gospel procession, please email: Alana.quirk@cg.catholic.edu.au

Year 3/4 Mountain View

On Thursday 19^th September, all Year 3/4 students will be participating in a Healing Liturgy with Father Dan and the members of our community at the Mountain View Aged Care Centre.  We ask that you keep these students in your prayers as they nurture community spirit through their presence and participation in this special prayer celebration.