Religious Life of St Monica’s 

This term our whole school is focusing on how the Holy Spirit inspires and energises our journey of growth. 
Growth is all about becoming better, stronger, and more capable—whether that’s physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually. It might look like learning a new skill, deepening understanding, or simply becoming more confident in who we are. 

As we move through this final term, we are especially noticing the incredible growth your children have shown throughout the year. It’s a joy to witness their development in so many ways. 

What growth have you seen in your child this year? 

Whole School Prayer 

Tomorrow 2 Maroon will lead our first Whole School Prayer on Opening our Hearts to the Holy Spirit using the Footstep of Growth with a focus on ourselves. You are warmly invited to join our community at St Monica’s Church at 9.10am. 

October the Month of the Holy Rosary 

October is a wonderful and special month in our Catholic calendar because it is dedicated to our Heavenly Mother, Mary, the Mother of Jesus! We call October the Month of the Holy Rosary . The Rosary is a beautiful prayer that uses beads to help us remember the most important moments in the lives of Jesus and Mary. Mary is a great example for all of us because she always showed incredible faith and said a brave "Yes" to God's plan, saying, "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word" 1 2. This month, we are encouraged by Pope Leo XIV to pray the Rosary every day, especially for peace in our world. You can pray a decade of the Rosary, asking Mary to help you be a peaceful and faithful child of God. Through Mary, Queen of Peace, we are drawn closer to her Son, Jesus. 

Youth Ministry 

This term Katie Brasnett remains with us in the role of Youth Minister while Ethan Mass is on leave. Katie, a former student of St Monica’s Primary School, is also a Youth Minister in our parish. She brings with her a passion for the formation of young people and a deep understanding of our community. Katie has been leading the parish youth group and altar servers club and is a wonderful asset to our school. 

 Opening our hearts to the Holy Spirit 

 

Term 4 Liturgical Life of St Monica’s Primary School
	Whole School Prayer	Masses
Week 1	Whole School Prayer Focus: Come Holy Spirit Growth with Self Friday 9.10am Led by: 2M
Week 2		Buddy Mass Wednesday 9.30am: 2W and 5M
Week 3		Buddy Mass Wednesday 9.30am: 2M and 5W
Week 4	Whole School Prayer Focus: Come Holy Spirit Growth with Others Friday 9.10am Led by: KW	Buddy Mass Wednesday 9.30am: 1M and 5B
Week 5	Whole School Prayer: Remembrance Day Commemoration Tuesday 11 November 10:15am led by 2W	Buddy Mass Wednesday 9.30am: 1W and 5P
Week 6		Buddy Mass Wednesday 9.30am: KW and  6W
Week 7	Whole School Prayer Focus: Advent Friday 9.10am Led by:  1W	Buddy Mass Wednesday 9.30am: KM and 6M
Week 8	Whole School Prayer Focus: Advent Friday 9.10am Led by:  KM	Buddy Mass Wednesday 9.30am: Year 4, and Year 3
Week 9
Week 10

Dignity Donation Station 

Did you know you can donate to our dignity donation station all year round?  One additional item added to your shopping each week is a small action that can have a significant impact. Sending your donations in with your child to add to our donation station is a fantastic way to show your child that charity can be all year round.