Way of the Cross

Over two thousand years ago, an event took place in Jerusalem that changed the history of our lives forever. The journey of Way of the Cross, also often referred to as Stations of the Cross, helps us to remember that day: the day where Jesus took up his cross and walked the path of love, a path that led him to give up his life on the Cross. Way of the Cross is a series of fourteen images, each telling a point in the story. 

Next Wednesday at 10:30 am in the school library, the whole school will be taking part in a ‘Way of the Cross’ prayer service. We will remember what comes before Easter and stop and think about what happened to Jesus on Good Friday. The Year 2/3/4 students will be reading some prayers and reflections as our ‘Way of the Cross’. We will follow the way of the places Jesus carried the cross and reflect on all that happened in the lead up to Easter.

Sacramental Program

This year, St Joseph’s Parish will be offering the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and Confirmation to eligible candidates. To be eligible to prepare for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy communion, candidates must be in Year 4 or above. To be eligible to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation, candidates must be in Year 5 or above and must have already received the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.

If you would like to enrol your child/ren in any of the sacramental programs, please contact me at the school on 6343 1514 or via email: danielle.mcfarlane@cg.catholic.edu.au

This will also help us to ensure that we have enough booklets for each child participating.

Furthermore, if you know of anyone else interested in more information, who may not have access to this newsletter or the Parish bulletin, please encourage them to contact me also.

The meeting dates for the Reconciliation and First Holy Communion candidates are as follows:

• Wednesday 17^th May – Preparation Meeting at 6pm
• Wednesday 24^th May – Preparation Meeting at 6pm
• Sunday 28^th May – First Reconciliation Mass at 8am
• Wednesday 31^st May – Preparation Meeting at 6pm
• Wednesday 7^th June – Preparation Meeting at 6pm
• Sunday 11^th June – First Holy Communion Mass at 8am

The preparation meetings will be held on each of the above dates in the St Joseph’s School Library. A Catholic parent (or caregiver) of each candidate must attend each of the meetings.

The preparation for the Confirmation candidates will take place in Terms 3 and 4. Specific information regarding meeting/ mass dates will be provided towards the end of Term 2.