RE NEWS
‘Forming lives of faith, hope and love in the light of Jesus Christ’.
PURPLE FRIDAYS
As part of our Catholic Mission during the season of Lent we raise money for Project Compassion, this money will help many communities in Australia and around the world in need. An initiative that we would like to continue is for students to wear something purple on Fridays to acknowledge our Season of Lent and to donate a gold coin for Project Compassion
This item of clothing should not take away totally from the OLPS school uniform and as such the following items are recommended:
- Purple hair tie
- Purple Socks
- Purple Hat
- Purple T-shirt
This special initiative will run each Friday for the whole of Term 1 only.
Through our combined efforts, we hope to raise much needed funds to support those in need with Project Compassion. We look forward to seeing our community come together in almsgiving during this season!
RECONCILIATION FAITH NIGHT
On Thursday the 22nd, the families of Year 3 whose children are making their Reconciliation for the first time came together to explore, discern and discuss the Sacrament together.
We read the parable of the Prodigal Son and made connections between our relationship with God and with others and how reconciliation allows us to mend the bonds of broken relationships cause by wrong choices. The students are very excited to continue this learning in the classroom and on our upcoming retreat day in few weeks!
2024 SACRAMENTAL DATES
Important Dates for each Sacrament will be added closer to the times.
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Year 3
- Student Retreat Day: Thursday 7th March 8.50am - 3pm
- Sign up & Presentation Weekend: 9th or 10th of March 2024 - Attend any of the Parish Masses.
- Reconciliation Night: Tuesday 12th of March 7pm
Sacrament of First Communion - Year 4
- Student Retreat Day: Tuesday 14th May 8.50am - 3pm
- Sign up & Presentation Weekend: 18th or 19th of May 2024 - Attend any of the Parish Masses
- Family Faith Night: Tuesday 21st May 7pm
- First Communion Celebration: Sunday 2nd of June 2024 at 2:00 pm
Sacrament of Confirmation - Year 6
- Sign up and Presentation Weekend 10th or 11th of August 2024- Attend any of the Parish Masses
- Confirmation Celebration: Sunday 18th of August 2024 at 1:00 pm
This week's Gospel brings Jesus in line with everything the Prophets had said before him. He stands atop a mountain glowing in a warm white light and the greatest of God's servants; Elijah and Moses stand at his side. A visible sign that he has come to do God's work on Earth and continue to spread the Good News to the people.
In our modern world, are we ready to continue Jesus' mission of sharing and spreading love, hope and faith to those around us? To let him stand side-by-side with us bathed in his light, guiding the way.
Have a great week ahead and God Bless,
Mr Angelo Iacopino