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Religion

St. Gabriel’s is a Catholic community endeavouring to meet the spiritual needs of the growing child; and our Religious Education program is designed to develop Catholic traditions and the faith of each child.

Our Religious Education program is a central component of our curriculum, assisting parents in passing on the faith tradition of the Catholic Church and encourages children to recognise and develop their special strengths and talents.

Each child is instructed in Prayer, Scripture, Sacramental Education, Religious Knowledge, Morals and Church Tradition. Parents are encouraged to be fully involved in the Religious Education programs including liturgical celebrations. A school based Mass is celebrated each Thursday at 9.30 am and parents are encouraged to attend.

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Students are encouraged to recognise their responsibility in caring for others and creating a more just society through the support of aid organisations and initiatives such as:

Project Compassion - Caritas
Catholic Mission.
Samaritan’s Purse
St. Vincent de Paul Initiatives
Supporting global initiatives e.g. Bor Orphanage Project, Sudan

Our School sponsors a child in the Philippines through The St Vincent de Paul Society with whom the children regularly correspond. Students have the opportunity to visit the elderly of our community, through our O'Mara House program.

The Family Life program based on Christian values is presented in the Parish every second year. It aims to promote the worth and dignity of each child, the expression of love and the development of healthy relationships.

Catholic Education Week 2022

Catholic Education week will run from 27th may until 3rd June.  Please click on the link below to view a message from the Director of Catholic Education at DOSCEL.

Sacraments

Catholic children are prepared through a Family Centred, Parish based and school supported program for the
following sacraments:

Reconciliation (Year 3)
Eucharist (Year 4)
Confirmation (Year 6)

Our Parish Priest is Father Francis Otobo (phone 5174 2060). He is available by appointment for the spiritual needs of both adults and children. Both the Principal and Religious Education Coordinators are members of the Sacramental Team. The secretary of the Sacramental Program for the Parish is Jenifer Hanratty (phone 5174 2060). Contact Jenifer regarding queries with receiving of Sacraments.