THE LITURGICAL, PRAYER AND SACRAMENTAL LIFE OF THE SCHOOL

Masses
Whole School Masses - are celebrated at regular times throughout the school year. Parents are always warmly welcome and encouraged to attend.

Liturgies
Whole School liturgies are held regularly throughout the year to celebrate special occasions and significant feasts relevant to our school from the liturgical calendar. They are held in the church or school hall, and parents are welcome to attend. Liturgies are also advertised in the weekly newsletter. Class liturgies are conducted to enhance Religious Education units of work. These are usually held in the classroom and parents are often invited to share in these very personal prayer services.

Prayer
Staff Prayer - The staff gather together in prayer to begin the week. Parents and children are asked to respect this time.

Class Prayer - every class has a sacred space - a table with liturgical coloured cloths, class candle and prayers or symbols related to a whole school or class theme. Classes pray regularly using this sacred space as a focal point.

Prayer Assembly -
Once a fortnight one class leads the whole school in prayer at a special assembly.

Reconciliation
Reconciliation is organised once in terms 2, 3 and 4 for children in Years 3-6.

Sacraments
In the Diocese of Broken Bay, children are introduced and prepared for Confirmation, Reconciliation and Eucharist through the Parish based program which is conducted in small groups and led by parents. Parents are asked to make their own judgement on the readiness of their child to receive each sacrament, however as a guide the children generally receive the above three sacraments as follows:
• Confirmation - Year 2
• Reconciliation - Year 3
• Eucharist - Year 3

Parents are informed of the parish meetings and timelines for each sacrament through both the Parish and School newsletters.