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Christ the King

This Sunday marks the last Sunday in Ordinary time. It is also the feast of Christ the King, a feast of the Church’s liturgical year. The feast of Christ the King was established by Pope Pius XI in 1925 to remind Catholics that Jesus Christ is the Lord of the Universe, both as God and Man.

The Feast Day is about looking at Christ the King as our ultimate leader. The most important part of leadership is love. Christ the King shows us that the ultimate power is the power of love. Regardless of what happened to him, Jesus Christ always loved. No one could stop him. His love continued to flow from the cross and reveal the mercy and power of God.

The Feast of Christ the King serves to remind us of his love. We are urged not to lose our perspective. Through the power of love, we can effect change in our world and continue to create a life filled with forgiveness and mercy in a world where justice and peace reign supreme.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Last week our Year 3 Candidates celebrated the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time. It was so lovely to see families come together to support their children in this important step in their child’s faith journey. hank you to everyone who journeyed alongside the children, guiding them, praying with them, and helping them to prepare their hearts for the joy of renewal.

Sacrament of Confirmation

Next week our Year 6 Candidates will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. They have been preparing and waiting for this for a very long time. Thank you to all the families who have also journeyed with their children, preparing them for this important step in their faith journey.