Staff Commissioning
At the beginning of each academic year, the staff at our K-12 Pathways Schools are commissioned to the ministry of Catholic education at special Masses held at Batehaven and Moruya. We thank Fr. Rex and Fr. George for these beautiful celebrations. These Masses are always a meaningful way to acknowledge the mission we share as educators - to nurture the minds and hearts of the students in our care.

“Lord you commission us with the promise of your
Grace and the reassurance of Your presence. 
Send over us the spirit of Your Son,
the spirit of light and truth 
that we may come to the knowledge
that surpasses all understanding 
and leads all people to peace.”

Opening School Mass 
On Wednesday we welcomed families and students to our Opening School Mass celebrated by Father George. It was a very special occasion for our Year 6 students who were blessed and commissioned ito their leadership roles for 2025. 

Sacrament of Penance (First Reconciliation)
On Thursday last week, we held a meeting for parents of students in Year 3 who are making the  Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time this term. Key dates for this Sacrament are as follows:

• Commitment Mass: 5pm Saturday 22 February
• Sacramental Retreat at Carroll College (all students in Year 3): Wednesday 26 March
• First Reconciliation Celebration at Sacred Heart: 5pm Thursday 10 April 

This Saturday night, Catholic students in Year 3 that are making their First Reconciliation will come to our Sacred Heart Parish Mass and commit to being involved in the Sacramental program. Students will receive a booklet to work on at home to deepen their knowledge as part of this special celebration. 

Ash Wednesday
Please join us at Sacred Heart Church on Wednesday 5 March at 9:15 am for a whole school mass to celebrate Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. We look forward to sharing our Lenten journey with our families.

Year 6 Leadership retreat ‘Journey with Jesus’
In Week 5, Year 6 will be attending our ‘Journey with Jesus’ Faith Formation Retreat at Carroll College, Broulee. The Journey with Jesus retreat is a faith-filled experience for our Year 6 students. The day is led by students from the Catholic Schools Youth Ministry team and Carroll College Faith Ministry students. It will be a day packed with games, activities, drama, videos and talks that all explore the Gospel messages of God’s love, support, and forgiveness. The students spend the day learning about what we need in life for our journey with Jesus. Using the symbolism of a backpack; students learn that on a journey they need to bring many items with them to explore different obstacles and enjoy different opportunities. This is the same as we explore and deepen our relationship with Jesus through prayer, reflection and building relationships with others. During the Journey with Jesus retreat day students will explore their own role of leadership and ministry as Year 6 students, and learn more about how they can use their gifts to lead in our own school community.

Mrs Carla Durnan
Religious Education Coordinator (Acting)