Our Parish Partnership
From the very beginning, Our Lady Star of the Sea has been deeply connected to our Catholic parish community. This close relationship between school, parish and families helps children experience faith as part of everyday life.
At OLSS, students are educated in the Catholic tradition and encouraged to follow the example of Jesus through prayer, learning, service and care for others. Our mission reflects our commitment to working in partnership with parents, carers and the wider Church community to share the richness of our Catholic faith.
School and Parish Collaboration
OLSS shares a strong sacramental and liturgical partnership with the parish. Students and families are supported through opportunities for prayer, Mass, liturgies, sacramental programs and parish celebrations.
Our Parish Priest, Father Vince Casey, has a strong and positive connection with our school community. This partnership reflects the parish mission statement:
“May we love one another so that all experience a sense of belonging.”
Together, our school and parish work to create a welcoming Catholic community where children and families feel known, included and supported.
Our Parish History
Our Lady Star of the Sea, Terrigal, was first established in October 1973 on the hill near The Haven, where the Star of the Sea complex now sits.
As the school community grew, the decision was made to move from the seaside to the valley, to the beautiful parcel of land where the church, Early Learning Centre, preschool and primary school are located today.
This shared site continues to strengthen the connection between parish, school and families.
Parish Community Life
The parish is supported by a dedicated and welcoming team, including Janette Merrotsy, Parish Pastoral Associate and Parish Secretary, and Nellie Sheridan, Assistant Secretary.
Families are invited to connect with parish life through a range of faith formation, fellowship, service and ministry opportunities.
These may include:
Reading the Scriptures and Lectio Divina
Catholic Women’s League
The Morning Star Prayer Group
The Knights of St Michael the Archangel
The Young Adult Sisterhood
Parish Council
Finance Committee
Church cleaning and floral arranging
Liturgy Committee
Catechists
Altar Servers
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion
St Vincent de Paul Society
Legion of Mary
Sacramental Ministries Team
Youth and Music Group / Choir
Through these opportunities, families can become more involved in the life of the parish and experience a strong sense of faith, service and belonging
We are blessed to have the Terrigal Parish church and hall on the school grounds.
For more details about our Parish please do not hesitate to visit or contact the parish office on (02) 4367 4610, or click here to go to the full parish website.
Our Diocese of Catholic Schools Broken Bay
OLSS is part of the wider Diocese of Broken Bay and belongs to Catholic Schools Broken Bay, a community of Catholic schools committed to supporting students and families in faith, learning and wellbeing. As a Catholic school, we are connected not only to our local parish, but to a broader Church community that helps guide and support the mission of Catholic education.
When families enrol at OLSS, they become part of a Catholic community that extends beyond the school gates. Our partnership with the parish and Diocese supports families through opportunities for prayer, sacramental preparation, faith formation, community connection and pastoral care. Families are warmly invited to participate in parish life and to explore the many resources available through the Diocese of Broken Bay and Catholic Schools Broken Bay.
