Family & Faith
Tracey Bowler| Family Educator
OLF Stations of the Cross invitations
Parents/carers are invited to select from three Lenten prayer opportunities here in the school grounds of Our Lady of Fatima.
The morning event invites adults - parents and carers to pray at the Stations of the Cross in the school grounds at 9.15am. Babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and extended family members are most welcome.
The afternoon events invite parents/carers with children from Yr 3 to Yr 6 to pray together at 2.15pm. (This event is not suitable for children in K-2.) Parents/carers are invited to pray at the Stations of the Cross with their child(ren) who are in Years 3 - Yr 6. The children will be called from their classroom to join parents and carers for the afternoon prayer service. If it is raining the events will be postponed.
| Date | Time | Participants |
| Wednesday 11th March | 9.15am | Parents and Carers only |
| Thursday 19th March | 2.15pm | Parents/Carers with Yr 3 - Yr 6 students |
| Thursday 26th March | 2.15pm | Parents/Carers with Yr 3 - Yr 6 students |
Stations of the Cross at Sutherland Memorial Park Woronora
The Sutherland Shire Network of Family Educators, warmly invite you to our Lenten Event: Walk With Christ.
This is a beautiful opportunity to come together in faith, reflection, and community as we journey through the Stations of the Cross at Woronora Cemetery. Following our walk, we will share lunch together - a chance to connect, unwind and enjoy fellowship with one another.
To help us prepare, please RSVP using the QR code provided. We hope you will consider being part of this meaningful and uplifting experience. Your presence will enrich our shared prayer and strengthen our communities.
“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” — James 4:8
SPaRs - Stop, Pray and Reflect
Kindergarten parents are kindly invited to a 30 minute SPaR (Stop, Pray and Reflect) with your child, class teacher and me in the classroom. Babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers are also very welcome to attend. During this time you will be invited to pray with your child in this Season of Lent and given hints on how to pray as a family at home. Get ready to pray, sing and dance!
Kindergarten White: Wednesday 4th March at 2.15pm
Kindergarten Gold: Wednesday 11th March at 2.15pm
Kindergarten Blue: Wednesday 18th March at 2.15pm
The Season of Lent
Fasting does not have to be hard!
Here are some recipes to help you keep a Lenten promise of forgoing meat on a Friday with a happy heart.
Waste Not Stale Bread - Panzanella!
One of the ways we can heighten our appreciation of the food God gives us is to avoid wastage. Here’s a Tuscan favourite for using up stale bread.
No Time to Rise - Unleavened Bread Recipe
During the Passover, the Israelites did not have time to wait for their bread to rise as they had to escape from Egypt. Try your hand at making unleavened bread for your Last Supper meal.
No Time To Rise! Unleavened Bread Recipe
48 Fish Recipes for Friday Night in the Season of Lent
Whether you’re after a warming curry, a comforting pie or a fresh salad for your Friday night, we’ve got you covered.
48 fish recipes that are perfect for a Friday night
Don’t forget when buying chocolate Easter Eggs to buy slavery-free ones!
From ACRATH (Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans). Slavery-free chocolate is chocolate that is certified. Look for chocolate with one of the four logos (below) on it – Fairtrade, UTZ or Rainforest Alliance.
Read more about Slavery free chocolate here.
Come and join in the fun - Fridays at 9:10am
We had a wonderful morning praying and praying for our first Fatima Friends session!
I look forward to more families joining our group. See you next week!
Pre-schoolers, toddlers and babies along with their parents and carers are warmly invited to attend Friday Fatima Friends in the Library on Friday mornings after Prayer Assembly.
Who: | Pre-schoolers, toddlers and babies are also welcome and parents and carers | ||
With: | Tracey Bowler Family Educator/Teacher | ||
What: | Fatima Friends involves participating in a 30 minute teacher directed lesson which includes activities such as praying, singing, talking, dancing, movement, craft, sport and games. | ||
Where: | Meet in the Mercy Library after Assembly Prayer on the playground. |
Sunday School for Little Fatima Friends 2026
| Ages: | 4 to 8 year olds | ||
| When: | First and Last Sunday of each month during school terms | ||
| Time: | 9:30am (sign in from 9:20am) |
- 29 March
- 5 April – Special Easter Morning
- 26 April
- 3 May
- 31 May
- 7 June
- 28 June
- 26 July
- 2 August
- 30 August
- 6 September
- 25 October
- 1 November
- 29 November
- 6 December
I hope you enjoy cooking some of the Lenten recipes provided in this newsletter. I am going to try out the Hot Smoked Salmon Cakes!
Tracey Bowler | Family Educator
