Mater Dei Celebrates 75 Years
This year, Mater Dei Catholic Primary School is joyfully celebrating 75 years of faith, learning, and community. For generations, our school has been a place where young hearts are nurtured, faith is deepened, and lifelong connections are formed. We give thanks for all who have been part of our story – past and present and we look forward with hope to the future.
As we prepare to celebrate this wonderful milestone, we invite all past students, families, and friends of Mater Dei to reconnect with our community. A special way to do this is by joining our Mater Dei Alumni Facebook group, where you can find updates about upcoming celebrations, share cherished memories, and upload photos that capture the rich history of our school.
We warmly invite you to be part of this group and celebrate 75 years of Mater Dei together. Your stories and memories are an important part of our journey, and we would love you to share them as we honour this significant milestone. You can find the link to the group on our School Facebook page.
Join us under the stars for Music in the Moonlight, a joyful evening of community, music and celebration as we mark 75 wonderful years of Mater Dei.
2026 SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMS
First Holy Communion Program
- For children in Year 4 and above who have been baptised and confirmed
- Three workshops and a preparation session attended by both parent/carer and children
Confirmation Program
For children in Year 3 and above who have been baptised
Confirmation takes place each year, with preparation for the sacrament beginning in July and the celebration of Confirmation taking place in early September.
Our preparation takes the form of a Parent information evening, which covers the background to the sacrament and some organisational details, followed by four workshops during which we work with the children and parents/carers focusing on developing a better knowledge and understanding of the sacrament and the role it plays in the lives of our children.
Celebration of Confirmation is to be celebrated this year on the 26th of August at 7pm.
Penance/Reconciliation Program
- For children in Year 5 and above who have been baptised, confirmed and received their First Communion
- Begins with a parent information evening in October
- Two workshops attended by both parents/carers and children
- First Rite of Reconciliation is held early-mid November
MATER DEI CHURCH
16 Philomene Drive
Ashgrove 4060
Mass Times: Weekdays – Monday and Friday, 9:00 am
Weekends – Saturday, 5:30 pm (vigil mass)
– Sunday, 10:00 am
Baptisms: Fourth Sunday of the month, 11:30 am
ST PETER CHANEL CHURCH
41 Chaprowe Road
The Gap 4061
Mass Times: Weekdays – Wednesday and Thursday 9:00 am
Weekends – Sundays, 8:00 am & 5:00 pm
Baptisms: Fourth Saturday of the month, 11:00 am
- Regis Nursing Home Mass every Second Wednesday of each month.
- Anointing Mass every Third Wednesday (SPC) & First Friday (Mater Dei).
- Reconciliation is on each weekend Saturday at 5:00pm – Mater Dei and Sunday 4:30pm – St Peter Chanel.
- Communion of the Sick at Home and Home Visits available upon request.
- Sacramental Program involving Confirmation, First Communion (Eucharist) and First Reconciliation (Confession) scheduled periodically. Baptismal Preparations every Third Sunday, 3 pm at SPC.