We’re excited to welcome everyone back for another wonderful term at St Matthew’s. This term brings a number of special events that celebrate and strengthen the Religious Life of our school community.

Throughout the term, students will participate in Parish Masses, Prayer Celebrations, Youth Ministry sessions, Make Jesus Real groups, preparation for the Sacrament of Eucharist, and our celebration of the Feast Day of St. Matthew. These faith-filled moments are at the heart of who we are as a Catholic school.

Our theme for Term 3 is “Strengthening our Faith Community”. We hope that through these events, we can bring families and students together as we continue to grow in faith, hope, and love. We warmly invite you to join us in prayer and celebration as we journey together as Pilgrims of Hope in this Jubilee Year.

Please make note of the following dates:

Upcoming Events

• Week 2: Year 5 and Year 1 attending Mass – Friday 1st August at 9:30am
  
  
• Week 3: Year 6 Prayer Celebration – Friday 8th August at 2:15pm
  
  
• Week 6: Year 4 Prayer Celebration – Friday 29th August at 2:15pm
  
  
• Week 8: Year 4 and Year 2 attending Mass – Friday 12th September at 9:30am
  
  
• Week 9: St Matthew’s Feast Day Celebration – Friday 19th September (Morning Mass and whole-school activities)

Sacramental Program – Eucharist 

This term, our Year 4 students will begin their preparation to receive the Sacrament of Eucharist. This is a deeply sacred milestone in their faith journey as they come to understand the meaning of the Eucharist and how, through consecration, it becomes the Body of Christ.

Eligible Catholic students who have previously received the Sacrament of Reconciliation will take part in this program. They will learn the rituals and significance of receiving Holy Communion and, at their final celebration, will receive the Eucharist for the first time.

The program is run in partnership with the South Belconnen Parish, bringing together students from both St Matthew’s and St Vincent’s, along with children from the School of Religion. 

We pray for and support all our Year 4 students as they prepare for this sacred step in their spiritual journey. Please note the important dates below. Additional details, including sign-up information and links, will be shared shortly.

Key Dates:

• Week 4: Parent Information Night - 14th August @ 6pm via Zoom Link
• Week 4: Commitment Mass Weekend - 16th or 17th August
• Week 7: Commitment Mass Weekend - 6th or 7th September
• Week 8: Retreat Day - 11th September @ St Vincent’s Primary School
• Week 8: Celebration of the Sacrament - 13th or 14th September