THE baptismal site of Jesus as well as the star marking the exact spot where Jesus was born
Having returned to Australia after almost three weeks visiting the lands of the Bible with a group of thirty five other Religious Education Co-ordinators in our diocese I am delighted to have the opportunity to share just a little of my experience with you.
The view from Mt Nebo where Moses died before reaching the Promised land was dry, dusty and barren, yet, Moses trusted God to lead his people forward into Israel where the lush, green vegetation of the promised land existed.
We visited the traditional place where Jesus was baptised by John in the Jordan River celebrating Mass on its banks. The Sea of Galilee was an extraordinary experience with mass celebrated on a fishing boat on the water.
The love of those who were with Jesus through his life, began of course, at the place of his birth in Bethlehem. There is a large decorative star over the traditional place where he was born. This holy site is protected by the Orthodox Church and is accessible through a narrow opening down into a rocky area where it is believed Jesus was born.
It was wonderful to be in Bethlehem where we witnessed Christians who are standing up for their faith in a place where they are in the minority.
It was amazing to walk where Jesus walked and to now have real life experiences and images of those places. I hope that there are opportunities to further share some of these with the community in the months ahead.
Read our adventures on the FIDES Blog.
Shalohm,
Olga
Olga Blom
Trinity Primary Kemps Creek
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School Leaders Reception Last Thursday, our School Captains proudly represented Trinity at a special function hosted by Penrith City Council to celebrate our City's primary school leaders for 2026. This annual Council Reception brings together primary school leaders from across the Penrith area to honour and celebrate the young people who will help shape the future of our community. Isaac and Katia demonstrated exactly why our school is such a wonderful community. They were invited on stage at the Evans Theatre, met the Mayor, and received certificates recognising their leadership and contribution to our school. Well done, Isaac and Katia. Thank you for representing Trinity with pride and for everything you contribute as our School Captains. Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
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✨ Celebrating Trinity Feast Day ✨ Our school community gathered today to celebrate the Feast of the Holy Trinity with a special Mass and day of celebration. The Feast of the Holy Trinity reminds us of the three persons of God — the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit — united as one in love, faith, and community. It is a powerful reminder of the importance of compassion, connection, and living out our faith in our everyday actions. 🏅 Congratulations to our Trinity Award recipients! These students were recognised for embodying the values of our school and the spirit of the Holy Trinity through their leadership, respect, service, and care for others. We are very proud of the way they contribute positively to our community and inspire those around them. 💃🕺 The celebrations continued with our much-anticipated School Disco, where students enjoyed an afternoon filled with music, dancing, laughter, and friendship. It was wonderful to see so much joy and community spirit as students came together to celebrate this special occasion. Thank you to our staff, students, and families who helped make the day such a memorable and meaningful celebration. Together, we continue to grow in faith, learning, and community. ✨ Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
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