Religious Education
Prayer of welcoming
Heavenly Father, guide me through this year in all our words and actions.
We give you our school – Santa Sabina College.
We give to you our staff who work here.
We give to you all the children who learn here. We give to you our families, who place their trust in the work we do here.
We pray that our school continues as a great place of acceptance, learning, discovery, adventure, and creativity.
Amen
Year of Jubilee
Welcome to the Year of Jubilee: Pilgrims of Hope! We are excited to embark on a truly special year with all of you – the Year of Jubilee: Pilgrims of Hope! This year, we are called to be pilgrims, journeying together with hope as our guiding light. Just as pilgrims travel with purpose and faith, we too are on a journey of growth, learning, and spiritual renewal.
The Year of Jubilee invites us to celebrate, rest, and start fresh. It’s a time to reflect on God’s blessings, release what holds us back, and look forward to new opportunities ahead. As pilgrims of hope, we are reminded that no matter the challenges we may face, hope will lead us forward and keep us connected to one another and to God.
This year, let’s walk together in faith, supporting each other along the way. Whether in the classroom, on the playground, or at home, let’s carry the spirit of hope, kindness, and joy, knowing that each step we take brings us closer to the light of love and learning.
We are so excited about all the experiences, growth, and discoveries that await us. Here’s to a year filled with new beginnings, shared hope, and the strength to shine as we walk together!
Opening School Mass
On Friday 6 February, the Del Monte campus celebrated our Opening School Mass. This Liturgy was celebrated by Father John Hayes and attended by many of our parents. The celebration concluded with the Kindergarten students dancing on St Dominic’s Plot. This tradition begins their Santa Sabina journey.
ST. MARTHA’S PARISH SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2025
‘The Eucharist is the sacramental action of giving thanks and praise to the Father.’ ‘The ultimate act of faith for a Catholic is to receive the bread and wine at Mass and know that it is truly the Body and Blood of Christ.”’ ~
J. Springer 2010 p.50
FOR CHILDREN IN YEAR 3 OR OLDER AND
WHO HAVE RECEIVED THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Parent information Session: 6:00pm Monday 11 August 2025
1st lesson: 3:45pm Thursday 14 or 3:45pm Saturday 16 August
2nd lesson: 3:45pm Thursday 21 or 3:45pm Saturday 23 August
3rd lesson: 3:45pm Thursday 28 or 3:45 Saturday 30 August
4th lesson + Rehearsal: 3:45pm Thursday 4 September or 3:45pm Saturday 6 September
Sacrament date: 12:00 noon Sunday 14 or 21 September 2025
CONFIRMATION 2025
‘Confirmation is the means by which the Holy Spirit is poured out upon the baptised candidate, just as the Holy Spirit was given to the apostles at Pentecost….The Holy Spirit draws the candidate closer to Christ. The Holy Spirit also strengthens the person to live as a witness of Christ.’
Springer, 2011 p.40
FOR CHILDREN IN YEAR 6 OR OLDER
Parent information Session: 6:00pm Monday 5 May 2025
1st lesson: 3:30 pm Saturday 10 May
2nd lesson: 3:30pm Saturday 17 May
3rd lesson: 3:30pm Saturday 24 May
4th lesson: 3:30pm Saturday 31 May
** REHEARSAL: 6:00PM FRIDAY 6 JUNE 2025
Sacrament date: 6:00pm Friday 13 June 2025
FIRST RECONCILIATION 2025
FOR CHILDREN IN YEAR 2 OR OLDER AND
WHO HAVE RECEIVED THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Parent information Session: 6:00pm Monday 20 October 2025
1st lesson: 3:45pm Thursday 23 or 3:45pm Saturday 25 October
2nd lesson: 3:45pm Thursday 30 October or 3:45pm Saturday 1 November
3rd lesson: 3:45pm Thursday 6 or 3:45pm Saturday 8 November
4th lesson + rehearsal: 3:45pm Thursday 13 or 3:45pm Saturday 15 November
Sacrament date: 6:00pm Tuesday 18 or Wednesday 19 November 2025
For more information please contact our Sacramental Team on 9746 6131
or sc@stmarthas.org.au
Tina Nicotina
Religious Education Coordinator P-6