Family Educator

LENT

Lent is a time to have a deeper encounter with Jesus, one that transforms our hearts and minds. As we prepare to begin Lent next week with Ash Wednesday, it's worth reflecting on how this Lent will be meaningful for us. 

When we commit to fasting, prayer, and almsgiving during Lent, the journey to Easter can sometimes seem long. The good news though is that even if the journey seems long, it doesn't have to be lonely or difficult and we are not left to our own devices! 

Here are some opportunities that may help you grow closer to Jesus this Lent:

Charbel Raish LENTEN JOURNEY every Wednesday during LENT, 6.30pm.

Don't let Lent or this Year of Jubilee pass you by. Come on a Lenten journey guided by Charbel Raish, as we explore in a new way how Jesus' passion, death, and resurrection speak into our lives today.

I went along to Our Lady of the Rosary Kensington to hear Charbel on Wednesday. Charbel was outstanding as he led us through the stories of the Passion of Christ with great love.

This is a fabulous opportunity for Lenten prayer each Friday. I wish to encourage those who can, to come along for at least one session.  I will be there  to welcome you. Please be assured you will leave the night feeling spiritually nourished and at peace.

PARENT VISIT TO THE CATHEDRAL 

Have you ever taken the time to be a tourist in your own city of Sydney? During this Year of Jubilee we have organised a parent and grandparent excursion to the exquisite St Mary’s Cathedral for a tour of the beautiful Crypt followed by lunch on Thursday 3  April.

We will leave at 9am after drop-off and take the bus into the city. We will join a group of  other Catholic schools for an insightful tour of the beautiful architecture, stain glass windows and mosaic floor of this magnificent building.

Afterwards we will have lunch in a nearby Cafe in the Domain. We plan to be back for school pick-up.

FISH FINGER FRIDAY

Thank you to the volunteers who helped with fish-finger Friday during Lent. You were amazing! 

FAMILY EDUCATORS OF SCS CELEBRATE 15 YEARS!

Please click on the link below to view the video celebrating 15 years of Family Educators in schools. 

WOMEN'S WELLBEING SWIM

We warmly invite Mums and Grandmothers to join us for a well-being morning swim at McIver’s Women’s Baths in Coogee on Thursday, April 10th, from at 9:30am. Please meet at the school gates with your swimwear and towel. We will arrange carpooling from there.

If you are interested, please RSVP pollingerm@syd.catholic.edu.

RELAX AND MEDITATE 

SAVE THE DATE

FRIDAY CLASS MASSES  

Please see below the Term 1 roster for  Friday Class Masses for Term 1:

WEEKLY COFFEE AND CONNECT

This year we have started a new initiative. We invite parents and carers to join us for Coffee & Connect at Café Positano, 282 Maroubra Rd on Thursdays mornings from 8:30 am.

This is an opportunity to meet other parents, enjoy a coffee, and have a chat. There’s no need to commit to every week, just come along whenever you're free. No RSVP required!

Whether you stay for a quick cup or a longer catch-up, we’d love to see you.

Kind regards,

Mary Dillon Pollinger, 

Family Educator.