Education in Faith

Ash Wednesday Liturgy

On Wednesday March 6th, we will gather as a school at 2:15pm for an Ash Wednesday Liturgy at Sts Peter and Paul’s. It will be prepared by our Year 6 students and teachers. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and the Liturgy will be a wonderful occasion to stop and reflect. We would like to welcome everyone in our school community to join us. During the Liturgy, everyone will receive the ashes, a sign to remind us to live the way Jesus wants.

Lent  is the season for preparing for Easter, where we remember Jesus’ last supper with his disciples, his passion, crucifixion and look towards his resurrection. Lent is a special time when we stop and think about how we can play our part in God’s hope for a world that is fair, just and peaceful. We think about our relationship with God, and how through serving others, we can grow closer to him. We also think about the changes we can make in our lives, to be God’s love and mercy in our world, ensuring all people have a just future. During Lent we are asked to think about how we follow Jesus’ teachings in our everyday lives and where we need to change our ways, and ask for forgiveness.

Project Compassion

This year, we will once again be participating in Caritas Australia’s annual Lenten fundraising and awareness-raising appeal, Project Compassion. We will be raising much needed funds and awareness for the world's poor to help end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity. This year the theme of Project Compassion is '100% Hope' and how lives change when we all give 100%. Through your generosity during Project Compassion this year, you are empowering people to build a just future for themselves, their families and their communities.

Each classroom will have a Project Compassion Box. We ask that you bring along any coins to donate to the Project Compassion Box. We will be collecting money throughout Lent. On the last day of Term 1 we will send all donated money to Caritas Australia. Thank you for your support.

Reconciliation Faith and Information Night

Last night, we hosted a Reconciliation Faith Night at Galilee. We had many students attend with their parents. We worked together on a variety of activities that gave students and parents an insight into the learning that they will be involved in as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We thank all the staff (Mrs Latto, Miss Mason, Mr Millar & Mrs Rochecouste) and Fr Dean who attended and supported the Faith Night. We ask you to keep the Year 3 students in your prayers as they prepare to receive this special Sacrament.

A Prayer for our Reconciliation Candidates

Loving God help us to teach our children that you love us totally and unconditionally.

Help us to encourage our children to grow in love and to learn how to say sorry, knowing that you always forgive.

Give us the courage to pray with our children and to share our faith with them as we journey together.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

Dates for Sacrament of Reconciliation 

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church:

Thursday 28th February - 7:30pm Parent Reconciliation Information Night in the O’Connor/Pilkington Rooms in Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church

Saturday 2nd March - 4.30pm 1st Preparation Session in the O’Connor/Pilkington Rooms followed by 6.00pm Mass in Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church

Saturday 16th March - 4.30pm 2nd Preparation Session in the O’Connor/Pilkington Rooms followed by 6.00pm Mass Ritual in Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church

Monday 18th March - Reconciliation Reflection Day at Galilee School - 8.50am - 3.25pm

Saturday 23 March - 4.30pm 3rd Preparation Session in the O’Connor/Pilkington Rooms followed by 6.00pm Mass in Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church

Saturday 30 March - 4.30pm 4th Preparation Session in the O’Connor/Pilkington Rooms followed by 6.00pm Mass in Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church

Wednesday 3 April 2019 - 7.00pm Sacrament of Reconciliation - Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Middle Park.

Sts Peter and Paul Church:

Thursday 28th February - 7:30pm Parent Reconciliation Information Night in the Ss Peter and Paul hall

Wednesday 5th March - 3:45pm-4:45pm 1st Preparation Session in the Parish hall at Ss. Peter and Paul, South Melbourne

Wednesday 12th March - 3:45pm-4:45pm 2nd Preparation Session in the Parish hall at Ss. Peter and Paul, South Melbourne

Monday 18th March - Reconciliation Reflection Day at Galilee School - 8.50 - 3.25pm

Wednesday 19th March - 3:45pm-4:45pm 3rd Preparation Session in the Parish hall at Ss. Peter and Paul, South Melbourne

Wednesday 26th March - 3:45pm-4:45pm 4th Preparation Session in the Parish hall at Ss. Peter and Paul, South Melbourne

Tuesday 2nd April 2019 - 7.00pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Ss Peter and Paul church, South Melbourne

Mrs Rochecouste

Religious Education Leader