The
Education Commission provides a wide variety of faith education
programs in our parish community. Faith education is a 'cradle
to grave' journey. It is through Baptism that we commence a
life-long relationship with Jesus Christ. At Baptism, our parents
were asked: "You have come here to present this child for Baptism.
In doing so, you are accepting the responsibility of training
him/her up in the practice of the faith.
It will be your duty to bring him/her up to keep God's commandments,
as Christ has taught us by loving God and our neighbour. Do
you clearly understand what you are undertaking?" Our Education
Commission strives to provide a wide variety of opportunities
to nurture the seed of faith. These opportunities extend from
'cradle to grave'. Links to: Toddlers, School Children, Southern
Cross Catholic College (SCCC)
FOR
TODDLERS
Pre-School Catechetics The early years of a person's life are
the most formative. Pre-school Catechetics is an important outreach
in gently watering the first seeds of faith. Contact: Trish
Steele.
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FOR
SCHOOL CHILDREN
Children's Sacramental Programme
As a community united in prayer and spirit, all members of Holy
Cross Parish are responsible for the preparation of our children
for the Sacraments of Penance, Confirmation and First Eucharist.
The Church's Sacraments of Initiation are Baptism, Confirmation
and Eucharist. Our Sacramental Programme is parish and family-based
(rather than school-based). The overall coordination and administration
of the programme is managed through the parish office. Generally,
children are eligible for the celebration of these Sacraments
from Year 4 of their formal education. The celebration of the
Sacraments is linked into the liturgical cycle of the Church
year. The Sacramental Programme commences in October and journeys
through Christmas, with the celebration of the Sacraments in
the Easter Season of the following year. Reconciliation is celebrated
in Lent (usually March) and Confirmation/First Eucharist is
celebrated in the period immediately following Easter (April).
In addition, HCP offers after school Catechesis to assist parents
and children in their understanding of these great treasures
in the Church's life.
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First Reconciliation
Children in Year 4 or above are eligible to celebrate their
Reconciliation. (Children are in Year 3 during the prior October
launch of the programme). Reconciliation is celebrated as a
Communal Rite - all parishioners, families and friends are welcome
to attend. Children are prepared for the Sacraments by parents
assisted with activity sheets, after school Catechesis, workshops
and other resources from the parish. The child's initial Reconciliation
is celebrated as a Communal Rite on an evening during the final
week of Lent. The First Rite of Reconciliation (face to face)
is delayed until upper-primary.
Confirmation
and First Eucharist
In accordance with the Sacramental Policy of the Archdiocese
of Brisbane, Confirmation is celebrated with First Communion.
Children are eligible for Confirmation and First Eucharist after
celebrating Reconciliation. Older children who have celebrated
First Eucharist but not Confirmation are also eligible. Parish
practice celebrates Confirmation on a Friday evening (with family,
friends and a special parish supper!). Children share in their
First Eucharist on the following Sunday with the whole parish
community. These Sacraments are celebrated in Eastertide - between
Easter and Pentecost.
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Kids for Christ
State School Catechetics Half of our Catholic children attend
state schools or other Christian schools apart from SCCC. There
are a number of dedicated Catechists who meet with these school
children every Thursday night in the Parish Hall for faith formation.
They also provide a grounding in the Catholic tradition. To
join in this rewarding ministry requires only a loving heart,
some spare Thursday nights, a love of God, and an appreciation
of the simplicity of a child's thinking. Co-ordinator: Helen
Dowling.
Masses for School Age Children
The Parish Pastoral Council have endorsed a policy centering
Masses for school age children around the parish (rather than
the school). This inclusive policy is family-based and includes
those children in the parish attending other Christian and state
schools. Copies of the policy are available at the parish office.
Also available is the document "Guidelines for Celebrating Eucharist
with Small Groups".
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Southern
Cross Catholic College (SCCC)
SCCC has three primary campuses - Woody Point, Scarborough and
Kippa Ring. The De La Salle (Years 8-10) and Frawley (Years
11-12) campuses are located at Scarborough.
PRIMARY
Scarborough Campus
299 Scarborough Rd,
Scarborough Q 4020
Telephone: (07) 3880 1270
Head of Primary: Mrs Glenda Morgan
Head of Campus: Mrs Carmel Mulcahy
Woody Point Campus
84 Collins St,
Woody Point Q 4019
Telephone: (07) 3883 1988
Head of Campus: Mrs Joy Lalor
Holy Cross Campus
Nottingham St,
Kippa-Ring Q 4021
Telephone: (07) 3204 7300
Head of Campus: Mr Terry Grogan
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SECONDARY
De la Salle Campus
307 Scarborough Rd,
Scarborough Q 4020
Telephone: (07) 3880 0811
Principal: Mr Paul Woodcock
Head of Secondary: Mr Paul Dickie
Head of Campus: Mr Paul Rumble
Frawley Campus
294 Scarborough Rd,
Scarborough Q 4020
Telephone: (07) 3880 0833
Head of Campus: Mrs Norma Jeffrey
The college also has a unique model of governance - it is jointly
administered by Brisbane Catholic Education and Holy Cross Parish.
each month - Mary Queen of Peace
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