Education in Faith

Ash Wednesday Mass

On Wednesday 5th March Father Arsenio celebrated Ash Wednesday Mass with the whole school and parish community to mark the beginning of Lent. Lent is a special time when we prepare our hearts for Easter. It lasts for 40 days (excluding Sundays) and is a time for prayer, fasting, and giving to others. Many people give up something or take on positive habits to grow spiritually.

Project Compassion

Each family has been given a box from Poject Compassion. . One way we can do this is by supporting Project Compassion, an initiative by Caritas Australia that helps people in need around the world. You can use this link to donate on our school page.

Holy Spirit Community School • Project Compassion 2025

The students have been discussing in their class actions they can do to make a difference to others and themselves during Lent. Perhaps some extra chores with payment to Project Compassion or money donated instead of having a treat may be an idea.

Class Masses for Term One

12/3 - 4DF

19/3 - 4CW

26/3 - 5AJ

2/4 - 5JT

Altar Servers

A letter will be sent next week to the students from Grade 3 to Grade 6, inviting them to become Altar Servers at our whole school masses. They are also welcome to altar serve at weekend masses too. Please read and return the form if your child is interested. 

Thank you

Sacrament of Reconciliation

 The workshops for Reconciliation will be held on next Wednesday the 12th of March at 4pm and 5:30pm. The ceremony will be held on Tuesday the 25th of March at 5pm and 7pm. Thank you for  your attendance at the this important event in your child's faith journey.

Corinne Davis

Religious Education Leader

Marianne Condon

Sacrament Program Coordinator

Parish Fortnightly

Last Sunday we welcomed our prep children and their families at the 9am mass.  It was lovely to see so many children and their families at the mass.  After mass there was a light morning tea served.  Many thanks must go to the Ladies Group of the Parish who prepared the beautiful food and also helped to serve and clean up afterwards.  We are a truly blessed Parish.

On Friday 28th February there will be a Prep Parent Welcome Dinner commencing at 6.00 pm in the Community Centre.  It will be a great opportunity for parents to meet other parents with prep children.  We hope that you enjoy the night.

Lent begins soon on Ash Wednesday 5th March.  There will be a whole school mass at 9.15 am in the Church and an evening mass at 7.00 pm in the Chapel.  The Parish this year will focus on HOPE especially for countries in our world that are experiencing change in a destructive way.  The First week of Lent will focus on the country and people of Gaza.

The Parish will also be running a Lenten Program.  Groups will meet on Monday mornings in the Parish House and Wednesday evenings at a parishioner’s home.  There could also be a group on Thursday afternoons however, this will depend on numbers who express interest.  If you are interested in joining the Program, contact the Parish House on 7036 9395 and we will add your name to the list.

Blessings from the staff at the Parish House.