Mission & Faith Life
Holy Week
This week is Holy Week - a very special time for Christians that commemorates Jesus' last days and crucifixion (death on the cross), and the Resurrection - Jesus rising from the dead on Easter Sunday.
This Holy Thursday, all students participated in a Stations of the Cross liturgy.
“The Stations of the Cross is one of the most simple, yet powerful, ways to prayerfully walk alongside Jesus and encounter him like never before.” - Dynamic Catholic.
Click here to read about the Stations of the Cross.
Click here to read about the Easter Triduum – Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday.
Holy Week Mass Times are available in the Parish News tab.
Vatican News Article
The Pope recalls the importance of Holy Week in leaving lasting mark on our lives. Click here for the full article. Here are some interesting points from the article:
- Love of God and neighbour
“It is especially important during Holy Week to spend time devoted to prayer, listening to the Word of God, following the example of the Good Samaritan caring for our wounded sisters and brothers. Quoting from his Lenten Message for this year, the Pope said, "Love of God and love of neighbour are one love...In the presence of God, we become brothers and sisters, more sensitive to one another."
- Opening our hearts to others
“Holy Week marks "a time of grace that the Lord gives us so that we may open the doors of our hearts" and our communities, the Pope recalls, and going out to meet Jesus and others, also to bring the light and joy of our faith. He encouraged everyone to go forth with love and with God's tenderness, respect and patience, "knowing that we offer our hands, our feet, our hearts, but that it is God who guides us and shows us the way."
Thank You - Project Compassion
Thank you to our wonderful students, staff and families for supporting Project Compassion this Lent with our Shrove Tuesday Pancake donations and Crazy Hair Day donations.
Please remember to return your donation boxes to your child’s Learning Space Teacher or PCG Teacher, or directly to administration by Term 2 Week 2.
Christian Service Learning
This Wednesday, we launched Christian Service Learning in the Secondary school. Students in Year 7, Year 8, Year 9 and Year 10 are encouraged to be of service to others in the home, College and local community without receiving any reward for their service.
“Christian Service Learning forms part of a Catholic school’s curriculum. It is an educational activity that contributes to the development of students as followers of Jesus.
The principles of Catholic Social Teaching explain how followers of Jesus are called to live and they provide a solid foundation on which to explain Gospel values and attitudes. They also serve as a guide as how best to serve the poor and vulnerable.
Christian Service Learning in Catholic schools is designed to enable students to grow, from a Christian perspective as PEOPLE OF SERVICE. It provides formation that emphasises that LIFE AS A CHRISTIAN IS A LIFE OF SERVICE AND JUSTICE.
By engaging in Christian Service Learning students grow in their awareness and understanding of the dignity of each person, and the importance of respecting all of creation in order to develop and promote justice.”
~ CEWA Christian Service Learning Guidelines and Framework
We look forward to seeing our students put their faith into action and promote peace, justice and compassion through Christian Service Learning.
Alleluia - He is Risen!
Wishing our Salvado Catholic College Community a Happy and Holy Easter!
Deacon Errol's Ordination
Exciting news! Deacon Errol will receive the Sacrament of Holy Orders to become a priest in April (click here for more information about ordination). The whole Salvado community is welcome to both the Ordination Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral and the Mass of Thanksgiving at St Francis Xavier Parish. Let us all keep Deacon Errol in our prayers during this special time.
Year of Prayer
This year Pope Francis inaugurated 2024 as aYear of Prayer. The Year of Prayer is dedicated “to rediscovering the great value and absolute need for prayer, prayer in personal life, in the life of the Church, prayer in the world.” The Year of Prayer "is not a Year marked with particular initiatives; rather, it is a privileged time in which to rediscover the value of prayer and the need for daily prayer in our Christian life."
Suggestion to help our students to find time to pray: Go for a quiet walk and pray.
Consider embracing an active form of prayer by going for a quiet walk. This practice is particularly meaningful for those who find stillness challenging and prefer movement. Walking in solitude, amidst nature or your local environment, allows you to connect with God in a dynamic way. As you step forward, let each movement be a prayer, reflecting on the themes of faith, sacrifice, and divine revelation that Lent brings to the forefront. This form of prayerful walking combines physical activity with spiritual introspection, offering a unique path to engage with God's presence during this solemn season.
~ YoungCatholics.com.
Click here for tips for walking and praying.
Pope Francis' Monthly Prayer Intention
In March, we pray for the new martyrs.
The Holy Father encourages prayers for those who risk their lives for the Gospel in various parts of the world, and inflame the Church with their courage and missionary enthusiasm.
Please click here to read more about the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network and this month’s intention.