Faith & Mission
Catholic identity, sacraments, liturgy and service.
What it means that St Mary's is a Catholic college in the Josephite tradition: our patron and motto, Religious Education from Prep to Year 12, prayer and liturgy, the parish partnership, and what we ask of families of all faiths.
When and where St Mary's College celebrates Mass: first-Friday whole-school Mass at 9:15am, year-level and chapel Masses, feast days and remaining 2026 liturgy dates, plus St Mary of the Cross Parish Mass times (Saturday 6:00pm, Sunday 8:30am and 10:30am).
St Mary's retreat program: the Year 7 Welcome Retreat in February, Year 9 Solidarity Camp in Term 2, the three-day Year 12 Retreat in Term 1, and reflection days for other year levels — dates for 2026 and 2027, venues, what to bring and costs.
Reconciliation (Year 3, Term 2), First Eucharist (Year 4, Sunday 6 September 2026, 10:30am) and Confirmation (Year 6, Friday 16 October 2026, 7:00pm) at St Mary's: preparation sessions, parent workshops, what to wear and bring, costs and how to enrol.
How St Mary's students put faith into action: the Vinnies Social Justice Group, Caritas Project Compassion, the Year 11 Winter Sleepout (Friday 21 August 2026), the Christmas Hamper Appeal, Year 10 community service and how families can help.