Catholic Schools Week

From 2 to 6 June, we celebrate Catholic Schools Week—a time to honour the vibrant communities within our Catholic schools in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle. This week highlights the dedication of staff, the growth of students, and the shared mission to nurture each child spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically. Catholic education is about helping every student flourish and become the person God calls them to be, through learning that inspires both the heart and mind.

We have much to be proud of in our endeavours to provide our young people with a

well-rounded education that meets their needs today and for their future. We are deeply grateful for our thriving community, where teachers, parents and parish come together in unparalleled levels of care providing safe, supportive and inclusive surroundings which nurture students’ wellbeing, confidence and hope for themselves.

In this Jubilee Year, we are blessed with opportunities to share the love of Jesus Christ and remind ourselves that growing in faith builds firm trust in God’s promises. It is our trust in God’s promises that fills us with hope—even in our darkest moments, God's faithfulness never fades. May this week inspire us to live each day with joyful hearts and steadfast hope in the Lord.

At Saint Benedict's we will start our celebration with a Mass here at school at 9:15am on Tuesday 3rd June all are welcome to attend. Mass will be followed by other activities that are still in the planning stage. We will notify you of these via our "What's On post on COMPASS and Facebook once they are in place. I also ask that all our families consider joining us for the Parish Family Mass on Sunday 1st June @ 9:00am at Holy Cross Church Glendale. This will be the launch of Catholic Schools week in our Parish. 

Yours in Faith,

Miss Michelle Collins

(Religious Education Co-Ordinator)