At Holy Rosary we believe that all children are talented and gifted and are treated as such. Every child has the right to live happily and achieve the fullness of life with God, and to grow and learn in a community where Christian values are taught and modelled daily. We endeavour to foster and continue the development of the formation of faith begun at home. 

 

We support students to develop a relationship with a loving, caring, and forgiving God who is with us throughout our life. We provide opportunities for children to actively participate in meaningful prayer, liturgical and other celebrations and to identify the consequences and importance of all God’s creations.  

 

Lessons in Religious Education are given regularly and significant dates on the liturgical calendar are celebrated throughout the year. Our Parish Priest, Fr. Peter Ferwerda is involved in our school and our teachers work closely together, planning Masses and liturgies. Liturgies are celebrated regularly in the school with class and whole school Mass at least once a term. 

 

Our Parish based sacramental program normally commences in preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Confirmation, and Eucharist in Year 3. This is up to the parent’s discretion to indicate their child’s readiness to the Parish Sacramental Coordinator. For a child who has been Baptised in another faith denomination such as Uniting, Anglican etc. it is strongly encouraged that the child continues to receive their sacraments in their chosen faith. The Parish based Sacramental Program will be supported at the school level by children undertaking parallel units of study. 

Parents are encouraged to be involved in their child’s preparation for Reconciliation, Confirmation, and Eucharist.