Religious Education News

The Assumption of Mary – Mother of God and Our Mother

On 15 August, the Church celebrated the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. On this day, we remember our belief that at the end of her earthly life, Mary was taken body and soul into heaven. The Assumption reminds us of the special place Mary holds in God’s plan—she is not only the Mother of Jesus, but also our Mother, who continues to care for and pray for each of us.

Mary’s life shows us what it means to say ‘yes’ to God with trust and love. She stayed close to Jesus through both joy and suffering, and she invites us to do the same. As we celebrated this feast day, we were encouraged to turn to Mary in prayer, asking her to help us live with faith, hope and love each day.

The Feast of Father’s Day

The historical roots of Father’s Day are found in the Catholic tradition of celebrating the Feast of St Joseph on 19 March, a day to honour the earthly father of Jesus and his role as an ideal father. This tradition, dating back to the Middle Ages, was brought to the Americas by Spanish and Portuguese immigrants and continues to be observed in many Catholic countries in Europe and Latin America on that date. 

Prayer for fathers and significant male carers

Heavenly Father, you entrusted your Son Jesus, the child of Mary, to the care of Joseph,
his foster father.
Bless all fathers, grandfathers and father-like figures as they care for their families.
Give them strength and wisdom, tenderness and patience, give them the ability to love in a way that reflects your love.
Support them in the work they have to do, protecting those who look to them, as we look to you for love and salvation.
Help us to love them in a way that would bring honour to You and them.
Grant an eternal rest to our fathers, you have called from this life to yourself,
through Jesus Chris, the Lord.
Amen

Father’s Day Mass K-6 at Santa Sabina College

We invite all fathers, grandfathers, and father-like figures to join us on Thursday 4 September at 9:15am to celebrate and thank our fathers and significant male carers.

Tina Nicotina
Religious Education Coordinator P-6