Education in Faith

Loving God,

Today we begin the season of Lent. 

As we receive ashes on our foreheads, help us to remember that we belong to You.

Teach us to turn our hearts back to You. 

Help us to be sorry for the times we have made wrong choices. 

Give us the courage to grow, to forgive, and to begin again.

May this Lenten journey lead us closer to You through prayer, kindness, and generosity.

 Help us to follow Jesus with humble and loving hearts.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. 

Amen.

Project Compassion 2026

Project Compassion is the Caritas Australia annual Lenten fund raising and awareness raising appeal. With Project Compassion, millions of Australians come together in support of the world's poor to help end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity. Project Compassion brings thousands of supporters together to raise funds for people living in some of the most vulnerable communities across the world. The Project Compassion theme reminds us that the good we do today extends to impact the lives of generations to come. Support for Project Compassion is helping empower our world’s most vulnerable communities to grow stronger and share their strength with their communities to lift themselves out of poverty.Together, we can all help to break the cycle of poverty and injustice.This week your child will  take home a Project Compassion box to support Caritas Australia.  Every little bit makes a difference to people in our world.

Ash Wednesday Liturgies

This Wednesday, our school community will come together to mark Ash Wednesday. In each classroom, students will take part in prayer and reflection, exploring the meaning and significance of this important day in our Church calendar.Celebrating massAs part of their ongoing faith learning and spiritual development, the children will attend Mass throughout the term. Mass is celebrated each Thursday at 9:15am in the church, providing time for prayer, reflection, and connection with our parish community. On Thursday 19th February 4ZK and 2SH  will  be attending Mass.  We warmly invite all parents and carers to join us in this special occasion. Please note that our parish masses have changed from Tuesday to Thursday.

Reconciliation family faith night

Our Reconciliation family faith night for year 3 children will take place on Wednesday 25th February at 7.00pm at St Fidelis school hall, St Fidelis will be hosting this event.

Families from St Joseph's Brunswick and Our Lady help of Christian will join us. This evening will be facilitated by Sarah Smith who is a Catholic Identity and Faith Formations consultant.We invite all year 3 children who are receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation and their parents to attend this event.  

Reconciliation retreat day

All the year 3 children will take part in a retreat day on Thursday 19th March.  Throughout the day the children will have the opportunity to engage in reflecting on this sacrament. 

Celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation 

The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated on Thursday 19th March at 6.00pm at St Fidelis Church. We ask that you keep our children in our prayers as they prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Important dates

Religious EducationLeader | Annette Gasbarro