Catholic Identity

PRAYER

A Back-To-School Prayer

Loving God thank you for the rest and relaxation we enjoyed over the summer.  

Today we pray for our children as they begin their new school year.

Bless them with joy at seeing friends, excitement at new experiences, and a love of learning.

Watch over all who learn, replacing fear with joy, anxiety with peace and tiredness with energy.

Grant teachers wisdom, patience, and joy in serving their students.

In Jesus' name we pray.

Amen. 

OPENING SCHOOL MASS

We invite families to attend our Opening School Mass with St Mary's of the Angels College on Monday 3rd February at 11:30am.  The ceremony will be held at the Nathalia Community Centre.  

During the event, we will present our Grade 6 School and House Captains leaders with their school badges.  

SHROVE TUESDAY & ASH WEDNESDAY

Tuesday 4th March 2025 marks ‘Shrove Tuesday’ and pancake day. Pancakes are associated with Shrove Tuesday, the day preceding Lent, because they are a way to use up rich foods such as eggs, milk, and sugar, before the fasting season of the 40 days of Lent.  We will celebrate the beginning of LENT with pancakes for the students.

Ash Wednesday (5th March) marks the beginning of the Season of Lent. It is a season of penance, reflection, and fasting which prepares us for Christ's Resurrection on Easter Sunday, through which we attain redemption. We will celebrate the day with a liturgy at St Mary’s Church on Wednesday morning.