Mission & Faith Life
Year 7 Retreat Day
In Week 6, the Year 7 students participated in a Faith Retreat Day, led by the 24:7 Youth Ministry. The theme for the retreat was ‘Community in Christ.’ The students had a fantastic day of group discussions and games, and reflection upon the different communities to which they belong. Students learnt about God’s gift of family, schools, and the Church, which support students to become the best people they can be. The students were guided to understand their responsibility to serve those around them with the love of Christ.
A huge 'thank you' to the 24:7 Youth Ministry team who presented an engaging and exciting retreat, and to all the staff involved. Thank you also to the Serpentine Jarrahdale Community Recreation Centre for the use of their fantastic facilities on the day. Finally, a special thanks to the Year 7 students who participated in the retreat day with respect, focus and open hearts and minds.
Crazy Hair Day (Project Compassion)
Prayer, Fasting, ALMSGIVING
ALMSGIVING is an act of love in the form of giving - money, time, services, or resources to others in need. By loving others, we show our love for God.
Project Compassion Fundraiser
Come to school with a crazy hair style. Bring a GOLD COIN DONATION to go towards helping those in need through Project Compassion.
Reminder: Families can donate to Project Compassion online also at https://schools.projectcompassion.org.au/o/salvado-catholic-college
Holy Week
During the season of Lent, all students learn about and reflect upon Holy Week and the Easter Triduum – tracing the final steps of Jesus, his suffering, death and resurrection.
In Week 9 all students will participate in a Stations of the Cross liturgy.
“The Stations of the Cross is one of the most simple, yet powerful, way to prayerfully walk alongside Jesus and encounter him like never before.” - Dynamic Catholic.
Click here to read about the Stations of the Cross.
Click here to read about the Easter Triduum – Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday.
Holy Week Mass Times are available in the Parish News tab.
St Patrick's Day
Sunday 17 March is the feast day of St Patrick.
St Patrick committed his life to spreading the Gospel in Ireland, so much so that St Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. His feast day is widely celebrated in Australia because of the many Irish immigrants who came to Australia and desired to preserve the traditions and customs of their homeland.
Click here to read more about St Patrick. Below is an popular excerpt from the prayer of Saint Patrick Breastplate – a prayer of protection. Click here for the full prayer.
Project Compassion
Reminder - 2024 Project Compassion Fundraiser – don’t forget to collect cash donations in your Project Compassion boxes this Lent for those less fortunate. This year families are also able to donate online by clicking on this link: Salvado Catholic College - Caritas | Project Compassion Schools. Boxes with donations will be collected back at the College at the beginning of Term 2.
Deacon Errol's Ordination
Exciting news! Deacon Errol will receive the Sacrament of Holy Orders to become a priest in April (click here for more information about ordination). The whole Salvado community is welcome to both the Ordination Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral and the Mass of Thanksgiving at St Francis Xavier Parish. Let us all keep Deacon Errol in our prayers during this special time.
Year of Prayer
This year Pope Francis inaugurated 2024 as aYear of Prayer. The Year of Prayer is dedicated “to rediscovering the great value and absolute need for prayer, prayer in personal life, in the life of the Church, prayer in the world.” The Year of Prayer "is not a Year marked with particular initiatives; rather, it is a privileged time in which to rediscover the value of prayer and the need for daily prayer in our Christian life."
Suggestion to help our students to find time to pray: Go for a quiet walk and pray.
Consider embracing an active form of prayer by going for a quiet walk. This practice is particularly meaningful for those who find stillness challenging and prefer movement. Walking in solitude, amidst nature or your local environment, allows you to connect with God in a dynamic way. As you step forward, let each movement be a prayer, reflecting on the themes of faith, sacrifice, and divine revelation that Lent brings to the forefront. This form of prayerful walking combines physical activity with spiritual introspection, offering a unique path to engage with God's presence during this solemn season.
~ YoungCatholics.com.
Click here for tips for walking and praying.
Pope Francis' Monthly Prayer Intention
In March, we pray for the new martyrs.
The Holy Father encourages prayers for those who risk their lives for the Gospel in various parts of the world, and inflame the Church with their courage and missionary enthusiasm.
Please click here to read more about the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network and this month’s intention.