Education in Faith
Caitlan Taig
Catholic Education Week
Catholic Education Week will be celebrated in Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Melbourne from 15-22 March 2026.
This annual event is held to promote the special ethos of Catholic schools and to highlight the great things that take place in Catholic schools everyday.
The theme for this year’s celebrations is, “Christ beside me: Walking in the footsteps of Saint Patrick”.
This year’s theme celebrates the significance of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of our local Church in Melbourne. Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, our mother Church, is named after the saint of Ireland.
Catholic Education Week is an opportunity for all Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Melbourne to celebrate their Catholic identity, the pivotal role they play within their local community and the strength of the sector.
Catholic education strives to make a difference in the lives of those in our schools and in the wider community by challenging young people to live out the message of Jesus and walk the way of the gospel to reach their full potential as compassionate, contributing, life-giving members of society.
There are 335 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Melbourne that educate around 150,000 students and employ more than 20,000 teachers and staff, and most will celebrate Catholic Education Week in some way.
Our school engaged in several activities during the week including our Grade 6 School Captain and Social Justice Leaders visited St Patrick's Cathedral, we shared daily 'fun facts' about Catholic Education each day after meditation, and a focus on Catholic Education week was tied into our Lenten Prayer Service last week.
Reconciliation
We pray for the following children who are going to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time on Thursday 26 March.
| Thursday 26 March 5pm | Thursday 26 March 7pm |
|---|---|
Zuri L Joseph C Thomas P Finn W Logan C Eliza W Matilda L Orlando F Emily Mc Jai K Jack O Harmony P-R Nya S Zoe A Samuel D Grace A Charlotte F-K Bessie G Ariel S Isabelle B Rose F Ruby D Margaux W Charlie W (blessing) Rosini S (blessing) | Charlotte G Ethan R Callan R Lucas N Daniel N Layla H Adrian M Harry M Lucy C Sophie R Harvey T Nathan L James N Charlie F Lenny M Rian O Victor C Joshua T Luna D Joe M Piper O Ethan J Amelia R Imogen M Samuel A D |
Lent
The season of Lent has begun. Lent is the period of about six weeks before Easter. It is a time in which we are quiet and thoughtful, preparing for Easter. During Lent, we are invited to pray, show kindness to our loved ones, help those in need, or give up something that is special to us.
Students will participate in Lenten prayer services each week during whole school assemblies on even weeks, and then in classrooms on odd weeks.
Project Compassion Caritas Lenten Appeal
This Lent, our school community is invited to be a part of something incredible. Once again, we are called to stand hand in hand with thousands of others across the country and Unite Against Poverty by supporting Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion.
Last year, our school was a part of a nationwide movement that raised over $10 million to bring opportunity and change to vulnerable communities across the world. This year, with your support, we hope to have an even greater impact.
By donating money to a Project Compassion box this year, you’ll be answering the Gospels’ call to care for our global family and walk alongside the most vulnerable. Your generosity will enable Caritas Australia to provide life-changing support to communities facing poverty, food insecurity, lack of education and water shortages, while building resilience against future challenges. Donation boxes have now been placed in all classrooms and in the Front Office next week.
Together, through faith and action, we can bring hope and opportunity to those most in need.
Caitlan Taig
Religious Education Leader