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R.E. News

Ash Wednesday and 

the Season of Lent

Yesterday, we gathered as a school community to celebrate Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of the season of Lent.

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During our liturgy, we spoke about the three key pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting and almsgiving. These are simple but powerful ways we can grow closer to God and care for others in the lead-up to Easter.

 

Here are some ways children can live these out at home:

Prayer

  • Saying a short prayer each night before bed

  • Praying for someone who is sick or in need

  • Taking a quiet moment to talk to God about their day

Fasting

  • Giving up a small treat or screen time for a set period

  • Choosing not to complain and instead speaking kindly

  • Being mindful and grateful for what they already have

Almsgiving

  • Donating part of their pocket money

  • Helping with chores without being asked

  • Showing kindness to a sibling or neighbour

 

Lent reminds us that small actions, done with love, can make a big difference.

Project Compassion 

Throughout Lent, we support Caritas Australia, the Catholic Church’s international aid and development charity, through Project Compassion. The 2026 theme, Unite Against Poverty, invites us to stand together in supporting communities experiencing hardship around the world.

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Our Justice and Service Leaders will distribute Project Compassion boxes to each family, and we encourage everyone to give what they can as part of their Lenten almsgiving. Boxes will be collected at the beginning of Term 2.

 

Together, may we journey through Lent with generous and compassionate hearts.

Sacramental Program

Sacrament of Eucharist (Year 4) Sunday 3 May at 10:00 am (Sunday Parish Mass)

 

Sacrament of Confirmation (Year 6) Thursday 20 August at 6:00 pm

 

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Year 3) Thursday 20 October at 2:30 pm

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Lucas Mangani

Deputy Principal | RE Leader