Education in Faith

Grade 4 First Eucharist 

Please keep the following students in your prayers as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of First Eucharist. This is a special day as the children come to the Lord's table for the first time. 

First Eucharist Reflection Day

We are looking forward ro the First Eucharist Reflection next Monday 16 June. Students will be provided with the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the Eucharist and to celebrate the importance of this Sacrament. Students are invited to wear casual clothes on the day and to ensure that they have their snacks and lunch packed, as per a normal school day.

We look forward to continuing our preparations for this special occasion.

St Vincent De Paul Winter Appeal

Who is experiencing homelessness?

Homelessness in Australia has grown significantly. In 2021 122,949 people were recorded as homeless. Nearly a quarter of all people experiencing homelessness are from 12-24 years of age. People over the age of 55 represented 1 in 7 of people experiencing homelessness. 56% of the homeless population are males, 44% are females, 25% are First Nations and 30% were born overseas. 

What leads to homelessness?

One of the reasons of homelessness is because rental housing is becoming more expensive.

Some people with health challenges also don’t have access to appropriate care.

For young people homelessness is not a choice, it often happens because of changes in family life or loss. 

What are the impacts of homelessness?

For some families homelessness is a hard time that many families struggle if they are going through it. It can disrupt education, lives and things you enjoy. Studies show that people who experience homelessness die 22 to 33 years before the person with the average household. There is a 63% increase in preventable deaths for people experiencing homelessness. Some households are food insecure so they are skipping meals. They sometimes don’t eat for 2 days so they can keep a roof over their head. Families reduce buying meat and dairy products and cleaning products and toiletries.

How can we help at OLA?

We can help at OLA by donating food to the people who need help. We must be grateful for what we have, because the homeless don’t have a lot of resources to help them. We want to make the human society more helpful to people in need. Things you can donate:

• Pasta
• Rice 
• Canned food or other non-perishable food
• Gloves
• Jumpers
• Blankets
• Toothpaste
• Shampoo
• Deodorant

Please bring any donations to your classrooms by the end of term. 

Ollie W, Alex F, Xavier M and Oscar J

OLA Mini Vinnie Leaders

Caitlan Taig

Religious Education Leader