Weekly Liturgies, preparation for Sacraments, faith and Parish celebrations play a great part in our families’ experiences of belonging to the community of Sacred Heart/Emmaus Parish.
LITURGY
At Cana we celebrate Liturgies which are led by the students for the school community to gather in prayer. Each grade has opportunities to plan and lead the Mass and engage in the four parts to the Mass – I WAS (Introduction, Word, Action, Sending). Students have various roles such as Reader of the Word, bring up of the gifts and role playing the Gospel. Students also undertake training to be altar servers and overhead helpers.
SACRAMENTS
At Cana Catholic Primary School, students prepare for and celebrate the Sacraments at the following year levels:
- Reconciliation – Year 3
- Eucharist – Year 4
- Confirmation – Year 6
Preparation for each sacrament is a shared journey between the family, school, and parish. As part of each sacramental program, parents and carers are invited to attend a Family Engagement Evening. These evenings provide an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the sacrament their child is preparing to receive while participating in meaningful discussions, prayer, and activities together as a family.
The Family Engagement Evenings play an important role in the sacramental journey, fostering a strong partnership between home, school, and parish. They recognise and support parents and carers as the first educators of their children in the Catholic faith, encouraging families to grow together in faith and to actively participate in the life of the Church.
