Sacramental Programs

Last weekend in our parish, we celebrated two Confirmation liturgies followed by six First Communion Masses. These are big moments for our children and an opportunity to connect to church, parish and family. Thank you to the twenty-two St Paul’s staff in combination with staff from St Clare’s Primary School for their attendance and support. By giving up their personal time on the weekend, they went beyond the call of duty. Thank you also to the families of the candidates. We continue to pray for these students and their families.

Confirmation

Congratulations to the candidates who were sealed with the fruits and gifts of the Spirit through the Sacrament of Confirmation some earlier this year and some on the weekend. Drawing upon the gifts of the Holy Spirit in our daily life, helps us to stay ‘on track’ and to ultimately find peace and contentment, as well as the strength and courage we need to more confidently make the difficult choices along the way. We encourage those confirmed to lean on their faith often and to go into the world ready to be the hands and feet of Jesus!

First Holy Communion

On First Communion Day we see our children take a new step in faith, as they share Communion with us for the first time. We are their first teachers in the ways of faith. The faith we hand on will be their strength through life.

Like Baptism, the Eucharist brings us into a closer association with our God. Each time we receive the Eucharist we become continually formed to the likeness of Christ. Nourished with Christ we become Christ for others. Through this sacred ritual, a distinct message is conveyed about, who we are and why we gather. When we gather in Jesus’ name, we proclaim that Jesus is present to us in an intensified manner. The proclamation that, “We are the Body of Christ” reminds us that we are the ones who are to take Christ to the world in which we live our life.

Congratulations to all of our students that received the Sacrament of the Eucharist on the weekend and to you, their families, who continue to nurture and guide them on their faith and life journey!

Thank You 

Thank you to all of our families who generously donated to the Missions this year. Due to your generosity the St Paul's school community raised a total of $4729.36, with $3890.60 raised on the colours for mission fun day. These funds will be distributed throughout our charities as follows;

St Vincent de Paul – Camden Branch - 2021 Food Appeal

This year St Vincent de Paul – Camden branch asked the school to assist them with providing needy families in our community with a Christmas hamper. We have provided a substantial donation to go towards this however if you wish to assist further you are invited to contribute. Please forward any items to your child’s class before Friday, 10 December 2021 to allow enough time for collection and disputation of the hampers by St Vincent de Paul.

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On behalf of the families that will be helped by our school community, the St Vincent de Paul – Camden Branch would like to thank you for any support you can offer this year.

Maria Debrincat
Religious Education & Pastoral Care Coordinator