Journey with Jesus Retreat – Year 6

Last week, our Year 6 students participated in the Journey with Jesus Retreat, a meaningful experience run by the Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese Youth Ministry Team and Luke Maher. The retreat provided a space for students to reflect, ask important questions, and personally explore what faith means to them. Through this opportunity, they were able to connect on a deeper spiritual level, sharing their thoughts and experiences.

As a result of this retreat, we are excited to launch a new group of students for our Youth Ministry program soon. This will allow them to continue their spiritual journey and connect with their peers across the school. We look forward to seeing how this program will help strengthen our faith community and support our students in growing closer to one another and God.

Project Compassion in Lent – Fundraising through Read-a-thon and Class Donations

During this Lenten season, our school is proudly supporting Project Compassion, a global initiative by Caritas Australia aimed at helping those in need. Our students are participating in a Read-a-thon to raise funds for this important cause, as well as making class donations to contribute to the efforts.

Next Friday, we will be holding a Project Compassion Fundraiser Day. Students are encouraged to wear purple clothing or accessories to symbolise Lent and bring in a gold coin donation. 

Through their reading achievements and generous donations, our students are learning the true meaning of compassion and giving while helping those less fortunate. We are grateful for the support of our school community as we come together to make a positive impact during this season of reflection and generosity. Thank you for your continued contributions to this wonderful cause.

Please read more about Project Compassion here.

Or access our online donation page here.

Holy Week Reflection

Join us on Thursday, April 10th, for a meaningful Holy Week reflection. We will gather in the K/1 playground at 9:30 AM, beginning with K-2's presentation of Palm Sunday. Year 3 will then guide us through the Garden of Gethsemane, followed by Year 4's depiction of the Last Supper. We will conclude in the hall with the Crucifixion and Resurrection.

Students are encouraged to wear accessories over their uniforms to signify the times that Jesus lived (e.g., a tea towel, dressing gown, etc.). Due to Easter aligning with the school holidays, we are reflecting on the entirety of Holy Week, including the Resurrection. It is important to understand the somber period between the Crucifixion and Resurrection that would usually occur.

We also invite you to join our parish for these events during the school holidays. The dates for these will be provided in the next newsletter. We look forward to sharing this special time with you.

Prayer for the Sacrament of Reconciliation

Heavenly Father, we ask for Your blessings upon those receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation next week. May they feel Your loving guidance on their spiritual journey and grow ever closer to You. Grant them peace, forgiveness, and the strength to follow Your path. Amen.