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Religious Education
First Reconciliation Enrolment and Parent Only Workshop
Parents are invited to enrol their children for the 2023 Sacrament of Reconciliation. Your child should have received the Sacrament of Baptism before enrolling for their First Reconciliation. The enrolment and parent only workshop is held tonight on Thursday 9th February and Wednesday 15th February at 7.00pm in the Church. Please arrive at 6-45pm. Parents are required to only attend one of the enrolment nights. Attendance is mandatory if you wish to prepare your child for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This is a parent only workshop and children are not required to attend. If for any reason you miss the enrolment night, or cannot make it to any other meeting/workshop, we request you to wait until the following year, as the parish is unable to offer any catch-up workshops for those who are unable to attend. An enrolment levy of $50 is payable via CDF Pay https://olhc.cdfpay.org.au
Please bring your receipt number to the enrolment night. Bookings open from Tuesday, 16th January 2023 at 10.00am and closes on Friday 17th February at 10.00am 2023. For more information, please refer to the Sacrament Program Booklet 2023 on the parish website www.olhc.org.au or contact the Parish Office.
Shrove Tuesday
Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Tuesday, will be celebrated on Tuesday the 21st February 2023. It's always celebrated on the last day before Lent, preceding Ash Wednesday. Please complete the eForm by Friday 17 February 2023t. Children must have PAM permission to participate. Students with allergies to any of the listed ingredients or require special dietary requirements are asked to provide their own pre-prepared pancakes and toppings.
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
Sunday, February 12, 2023
Matthew 5:17–37
I have not come to abolish the law and the prophets but to fulfill them.
Matthew continues the Sermon on the Mount with a three part instruction by Jesus on the Way of Life in the kingdom of heaven. Today’s reading is part one and deals with the Law. Part two deals with worship and religious practice and contains the Lord’s Prayer. Part three deals with trusting God and deeds of loving service to our neighbour. Jesus tells us in this Sunday’s Gospel that the best way to understand God’s Law of love, is to listen to Jesus and to live like him.
OLHC Parish
Our Lady Help of Christians Parish Information - Mary MacKillop Primary School is one of the three Parish Primary Schools belonging to the Parish of Our Lady Help of Christians, Narre Warren within the Diocese of Sale. Fr Brendan Hogan is our Parish Priest and Fr Ajin Albarnas is our Assistant Priest. We are grateful for their ongoing prayers, involvement and support of the students, families and staff of Mary MacKillop School.
Parish Sacramental Program 2023 - Click on the link to access a copy of the 2023 Sacrament Program Booklet
https://www.olhc.org.au/parish-sacrament-program/
Parish Bulletin - Click on the link below to download the weekly newsletter.
https://www.olhc.org.au/parish-bulletin/
Child Safe Standards
Our school is safe, student centred and animated by our school values.
We aim to Inspire Hearts and Minds.
"Children are the future of the human family: all of us are expected to promote their growth, health and tranquillity." Pope Francis 2021
MMPS Child Safe Standards - CODE OF CONDUCT
Catholic Education Commission of Victoria (CECV)
The updated CECV Statement of Commitment to Child Safety - A safe, nurturing and empowering culture for all children and young people in Catholic schools, is attached to this newsletter. This statement has been updated in light of the revised Child Safe Standards coming into effect from 1 July 2022 and the supporting Ministerial Order No. 1359.
Child Safe Policies
Child friendly version of Child Safe Policy (updated June 2022)
Congratulations to our Year 6 Student Leaders on their creation of the student friendly version of the Child Safe Policy. This policy has been uploaded to our website Child Safe page and can be found in the following link https://www.marymacnarre.catholic.edu.au/child-safety-standards
Child Safe Standards and Parent use of Mobile Phones, Privacy Laws
We ask all parents to be mindful of their mobile phone usage, child safety and privacy laws when visiting our school. During such times as morning Prayer time, Mass, Assemblies and school events/gatherings, we ask parents to turn off or put away their mobile phones and to respect the privacy of all students. Photographs and video footage cannot be taken of students without parental permission. Reminders of safe mobile phone usage will be shared with the school community at morning prayer times and assemblies. On special occasions such as student awards at assemblies or student graduations, space will be made available for parents to photograph their child in a child safe way. We thank you for working in partnership with us to respect the privacy of all our students.
Child Safe Resources to support Students, Parents/Carers
- eSafety Commissioner https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents.
- NEW online safety for every family. The ‘Online safety for every family’ resources will give parents and carers the confidence to talk with their children about online safety. The resources also have important links and information to help if something bad does happen online.
- The videos and advice sheets cover:
- Helping your family stay safe online
- Getting started with social media
- Safer online gaming
- Getting help when your child is being bullied online
- Downloadable resources to help you start the chat about online safety issues and strategies with your child.
- CCYP - Commission for Children and Young People https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/child-safe-standards/
- School TV https://marymacnarre.catholic.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news
- Bravehearts https://bravehearts.org.au/
- Parenting Ideas