Reflections from our Opening School Mass

Pilgrims of Hope

In 2025, Pope Francis has proclaimed a Year of Jubilee, generating significant anticipation among the faithful worldwide. This event’s importance is also acknowledged and respected by various other faith traditions globally. A Jubilee is a special year of grace, typically lasting approximately one year. The theme for this Jubilee is “Pilgrims of Hope,” as the Pope urges all Catholics to renew their hope in Christ. May this year support us in listening attentively and working towards ‘One Call. One Mission.,’ reminding ourselves that we are to live as pilgrims of hope! 

Source: https://www.peterboroughdiocese.org/en/get-involved/jubilee-year-2025-pilgrims-of-hope.aspx

Diocesan Launch of the Jubilee Year

We warmly invite our school community to join us in the Diocesan launch of the Jubilee Year on Sunday 2 March:

8:00am – Pilgrim Prayer at Nobbys Beach (Foreshore Park)

8:15am – Pilgrimage along the Harbourfront (Honeysuckle)

10:00am – Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral

11:00am – Festival in the Cathedral Precinct with the 2025 Launch of  Caritas Australia's Project Compassion Lenten Appeal.

Bishop Michael Kennedy is inviting all communities of the Diocese to come along with their flags and banners as we celebrate and share with the Newcastle CBD the hope we bring to our part of the world.

At this event you will also learn more about our Pilgrim’s Passport, where you will be encouraged to visit our sites of pilgrimage.

For more information please visit: https://www.mn.catholic.org.au/news-events/jubilee-year-2025-pilgrims-of-hope/

Enrolments for 2025 Sacramental Program 

A child’s Catholic faith journey began with the Sacrament of Baptism and continues by the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation, Confirmation and First Eucharist. The preparations for these sacraments in the Inner Newcastle Parishes run between February and June of every year and are designed for children going into Years 4, 5 or 6 in 2025.

Enrolments are now open for the 2025 program. If you are interested in being a part of the program this year, please visit the parish website and complete the online enrolment form. 

For more information please contact the office on 49791101 or newcparish@mn.catholic.org.au

We look forward to supporting your child’s faith journey.

Ash Wednesday

Please join us for Mass on Ash Wednesday. Students in Years 4, 5 and 6 will be attending Mass.

Upcoming - Project Compassion Launch

Leanne Skinner
Religious Education Coordinator