Our school provides opportunities for students, staff and parents to know and celebrate their Catholic faith. This is done through the religious life of our school. Members of our community experience a rich liturgical and prayer life, celebration of the Sacraments, faith formation, social outreach activities, and opportunities to share faith with each other and with youth from other schools in the Archdiocese.
Students at St Kevin’s Catholic Primary School Eastwood have numerous opportunities to engage in the religious life of the school. Each morning, student leaders guide the community in prayer, and every term, each grade prepares a Mass, which is well-attended by parents and grandparents. The school community celebrates significant events with Masses and Liturgies, including a Sunday Mass to welcome each new school year and a family Mass for each grade annually, attended by parishioners.
The school emphasizes outreach and support for those in need as part of its Mercy community values. Students from Years 3–6 elect Mercy student leaders who coordinate outreach initiatives and events. The family educator collaborates with parents from the school and parish to support the St Vincent de Paul Night Patrol, providing blankets to the homeless in winter, fundraising for Caritas, and collecting food hampers for families at Christmas. The enthusiastic Mercy Action Group meets regularly to work on projects that raise awareness of local and global responsibilities and enhance leadership skills while maintaining a strong focus on aiding the less fortunate.