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From Our Assistant Principal Mission - Mr Danny Hatchman

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"Where is God present in my life?"

The season of Advent is SUPPOSED to be a time of spiritual renewal – a chance to start again and to rediscover the joy of knowing Jesus Christ. A chance to start again, to come home if we’ve drifted away, to rediscover the joy of knowing Jesus Christ.

However, as the work year hurtles towards its conclusion and we can get caught up in all the busyness, Advent tends to recede into the background. Especially in a world dominated by the distractions of everyday life, busy-ness, complexity, and self-centredness.

Spiritual revival (recognising where God is present in my life) is vital to the healing of our own lives and the lives of the others.

So during Advent, it's a healthy choice to ask ourselves,

"Where is my God present in my life?"

"How much hope, love, joy, and peace do I have?"

What are the barriers?

What can I do about it?

Jesus comes to make his home among us and within us. Advent offers us a chance to rediscover this.

God-Moments!

Our students are encouraged to 'report' other children if they see them performing a God Moment! A God-moment is when someone goes out of their way to act to help someone in need. This 'helping' could be as simple as stopping to help someone you don't know to pick up dropped books or just helping someone who is not sure which way to go! 

Our most recent awardees are

Luka van der Walt and Nyah Marshall!

Congratulations Luka and Lana - thank you for letting your light shine!

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St Carthage's School and Parish Sacrament Program

Congratulations to all of the children who have recently completed the St Carthage's School and Parish Sacrament Program. The children have prepared for the Sacraments of Holy Communion - or Eucharist, Confirmation and Reconciliation.
Congratulations to their families who show they value the spiritual formation of their children. Spiritual formation for people is, among many things, a healthy choice.
The program for the school for 2023 is completed. In 2023 we will invite families to nominate their children for these same Sacraments:
Year 3 - Confirmation
Year 4 - Reconciliation and Eucharist
If your child is new to the school or has missed a Sacrament we will bring those children into the program as well.
Look for information early in 2023.

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Our Christmas Hamper Drive has started again!!

A call to Staff and families!
Its been a difficult year for so many people and your gifts will go to the St Vincent de Paul Society to be given to needy families in the Lismore area. Send items to your classroom or the school Office. THANK YOU!
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Seasons for Growth

In 2023 we will be offering the Seasons for Growth Program for students. Parents and carers are invited to nominate their child for the program. 

The program is a loss and grief education program that uses the metaphor of the seasons to understand the experience of grief. It builds knowledge and skills to strengthen social and emotional wellbeing following significant loss by:

  • Exploring the impact of change and loss
  • Learning about effective ways to respond and adapt

Participants learn that they are not alone in their experience of change, loss and grief, and are able to build their communication, decision making and problem solving skills within a safe and supportive peer group learning environment.

The programs do not provide counselling or psychotherapy but offers children a safe space to come together, and share their experiences of change and loss.

If you would like to learn more about the program see these links:

https://www.goodgrief.org.au/sites/default/files/CYPP%20Web%20Fact%20Sheet_1.pdf

https://www.goodgrief.org.au/seasons-for-growth

Look for information early in 2023

St Carthage Parish Mass times over Christmas

Make a note of the Christmas Mass times. No capacity restrictions so the Cathedral will only have three masses this year – 5.30pm Vigil, Midnight and 9am Christmas Day.

Christmas Eve - Cathedral - 5.30pm and Midnight; Dunoon - 7.30pm
Christmas Day - Carmelite Monastery - 7.00am; Cathedral - 9.00am
Reconciliation
Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 December 8.30am - 9.00am

Synod of Bishops

The Working Document for the Synod on Synodality has been released for consultation. Don’t miss out on this chance to comment on what has resonated with us, where tensions lie between the document and our local church, and our suggestions on what should be prioritised in the Catholic Church. Find out more and share your contribution at https://catholic.org.au/synodalchurch or directly to Matt Digges mattdigges@scca.net.au , our Diocesan contact person. Portal closes on Friday 9th December.

St Carthage’s Cathedral "Nine Lessons and Carols"

St Carthage’s Cathedral Nine Lessons and Carols will take place on Sunday 18 December, 7.30pm. This evening is presented by Warren Whitney and the St Carthage’s Cathedral Choir. Come along and share in the Christmas Spirit.