Religious Education and Social Justice
Project Compassion: Third Week of Lent
Samoa may be a country surrounded by water, but access to clean drinking water is scarce in some areas, with many families facing extreme hardship as a result.
Leaia lives with her five children, husband, brother and sister-in-law on the island of Upolu in Samoa. Not having access to a reliable source of clean water caused Leaia a lot of worry.
Their home is not connected to a piped water system, so they had to rely solely on rainwater collected in old fridges. When their water ran out, Leaia had to walk with her young children to collect water in buckets and containers from a neighbour down the street.
With the support of Caritas Australia's local partner, Caritas Samoa, a water tank was installed at Leaia's home. She and her family now have a steady supply of clean drinking water at home. Next year, they will also have a toilet built, with the support of Caritas Samoa, which will further improve their health and living conditions.
“We are very thankful and grateful for the water tank. It has helped us so much and made our daily life easier,” Leaia said.
Watch Leaia’s Story
Please donate to Project Compassion.
Together, we can help vulnerable communities face their challenges today and build a better tomorrow for all future generations.
You can donate through the Project Compassion donation boxes located in each Learning Community.
Photo: Laura Womersley/Caritas Australia
Lenten Prayer
As I enter another week of my Lenten journey, guide me to the path that leads to you.
Fill my heart with gratitude, patience, strength, and peace as I strive to become the-best-version-of-myself, honestly admitting my shortcomings and sins.
As I renew my resolve each day to become a better person, let me hear your voice in the deepest reaches of my heart. Give me rest in you.Help me to accept others, showing them your great love instead of casting judgment.
Stay with me through the busy days this week and remind me that when I need comfort, solitude, wisdom, or guidance, I can always turn to you. Help me develop discipline and generosity through fasting and almsgiving, and come closer to you through prayer this Lent.
In your name I pray,
Amen.
2024 Sacrament dates
For your future planning, the proposed dates for our Sacraments in 2024 are as follows:
Sacrament of Confirmation (Year 6):
Sunday 26th May 11:00 am
Confirmation Formation Evening:
Thursday 2nd May 6:30 pm
Sacrament of the Eucharist (Year 3):
Sunday 2nd June 11:00 am
Eucharist Formation Evening:
Wednesday 8th May 6:30 pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Year 2):
Tuesday 8th October 6:00 pm
Reconciliation Formation Evening:
Wednesday 11th September 6:30 pm
Jane Wilkinson
Religious Education Leader