Religious Education
Marylene Douglas
All students attending St Louis de Montfort's
Aspendale have the right to feel safe. The care, safety and wellbeing
of children and young people is a fundamental responsibility of all
within our school.
HOLY WEEK and EASTER
Holy Week, also known as Passion Week, is one of the most important periods in the Christian calendar. It is a sequence of eight days that provide an occasion for the Christian community to contemplate the transformation in humanity brought about by Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross.
The week starts with Palm Sunday, the day when Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem, and proceeded through the Last Supper, his crucifixion, culminating with Easter Sunday marking his resurrection.
On Monday the whole school gathered to pray together to commemorate Jesus' life, death and Resurrection.
Here’s a detailed look at the Holy Week timeline:
Palm Sunday: Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, commemorating Jesus Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem, riding on a donkey. The residents of Jerusalem greeted Jesus by waving palm branches and laying them on the ground in front of him. Churches often distribute palm branches on Palm Sunday to mark this occasion. The priest blesses the palms, and then the people carry them in a procession before entering the church.
Holy Monday: This day commemorates Jesus’ cleansing of the Churches, where he removed wrongdoers and overturned the tables of those selling doves, stating, “My house will be called a house of prayer, but you are making it a den of robbers.
Holy Tuesday: This day is a remembrance of when priests or Pharisees collaborated with Herod the Great, the king of Judea appointed by Rome, to secure Jesus’ conviction.
Holy Wednesday: On Holy Wednesday, Judas Iscariot, one of Jesus’ disciples, agreed to betray Jesus to the religious authorities for thirty pieces of silver.
Holy Thursday: Holy Thursday is when Jesus had the Last Supper with his disciples, where he instituted the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. He also washed the feet of his disciples, emphasising the importance of service and humility.
Good Friday: Good Friday marks Jesus’ crucifixion and death on the cross. It is a solemn day of fasting and penance, prompting Christians to reflect on Jesus’ sacrifice for humanity’s salvation. Many churches observe the Stations of the Cross, reflecting on the events leading to Jesus’ crucifixion.
Holy Saturday: Holy Saturday is a day of waiting and anticipation, as Christians prepare to celebrate Jesus’ Resurrection. Easter Vigils are held in many churches, where the faithful gather for prayers, readings, and the lighting of the Paschal Candle, symbolising the light of Christ.
Easter Sunday: Resurrection Day, or Easter Sunday, is one of the most important days in the Christian calendar, commemorating Jesus’ Resurrection from the dead. Churches hold special services, and families often gather for feasts and festivities.
The Easter egg, symbolising new life and rebirth, is a popular tradition during this time.
Happy Easter to all our wonderful St Louis' families. Enjoy the holidays and may you all return safely and refreshed in Term 2!
ANZAC BADGES FOR SALE
Members of the Longbeach RSL in Chelsea have kindly sent us some ANZAC Day badges and wristbands to sell to the St Louis' Community. All donations go towards the RSL General Appeals Patriotic Club, a very worthy cause to support.
The Faith and Social Justice Team will be selling these items in the first week back of Term 2.
Please send some money along with your child if you would like to buy an Anzac item and support the RSL.