Prayer

Embracing the Journey of Holy Week

Holy Week is the most significant time in the Catholic faith, marking the final days before Easter Sunday—the celebration of Jesus’ Resurrection. Spanning from Palm Sunday to Holy Saturday, this sacred week invites Catholics to pray, reflect, and journey through Jesus’ suffering, sacrifice, and ultimate triumph over death.

The week begins with Palm Sunday, commemorating Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Holy Thursday honors the Last Supper and the institution of the Eucharist, while Good Friday is a solemn day of reflection on Jesus’ crucifixion and selfless sacrifice. Through these days, Catholics are called to deepen their faith, contemplate Christ’s boundless love and mercy, and prepare their hearts for the joy of Easter.

By intentionally observing Holy Week, we embark on a spiritual pilgrimage—one that strengthens our connection to Christ and renews our hope in His Resurrection.

Palm Sunday: Sunday 13 April, 2025

Heavenly Father, we give You thanks for the gift of Your Son, Jesus Christ, who came not as a conquering king, but as a humble servant. On this Palm Sunday, we celebrate His victory over sin and death, paving the way for our salvation. Amen

Holy Thursday: Thursday 17 April, 2025

Jesus, in these last few days leading up to Easter, as I recall your passion and death, let me remember that, above all, I am called to feed your sheep. You have given me a model of how to live; may I strive to be all that you created me for, spreading the love of God and the truth of our Catholic faith wherever I am able. 

You are the way, the truth, andthe life. Amen.

Good Friday: Friday 18 April, 2025

Jesus, No one knows change better than you. You died on the cross, and three days later you rose from the dead. Forty days later you ascended into heaven and left the world transformed for the rest of time. Help me to transform my soul, to die to sin and death and be reborn in your love and                                                                                         eternal life. Amen.

Holy Saturday: Saturday 19 April, 2025

Jesus, You are courage incarnate. As you hung on the cross for my sins and the sins of the world, you showed me that all things are possible. You knew that life did not end on the cross. It was only the beginning of a new and glorious eternal life. Amen.

Easter Sunday: Sunday 20 April, 2025

Almighty Father, I thank you for the gift of your son, Jesus Christ, who rose from the dead and redeemed human kind. Fill us with the fire of the Holy Spirit, that we may be faithful disciples and enthusiastic witnesses of our Catholic faith.         Alleluia, Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed. Amen

Spanning across the 6 weeks of Lent each year, Project Compassion brings thousands of Australian schools, parishes, and supporters together to raise funds for people living in some of the most vulnerable communities across the world.

St. Margaret’s is pleased to announce that we will be participating in Project Compassion again this year. Last year, our school community contributed $465.90 to Caritas Australia through Project Compassion Box. 

Thank you to those families that have already returned their Project Compassion Box with your generous donation. Boxes need not be returned until the end of Week 2, Term 2.

Thank you for your continued support.

Alison Mammone

Religious Education Leader