Religious Education
‘Forming lives of faith, hope and love in the light of Jesus Christ’.
RECONCILIATION RETREAT DAY
Last week, the Year 3 students headed to Don Bosco Youth Centre to celebrate their learning of Reconciliation. They were given opportunities to use their relationships with one another to allow the best possible time together. Many students loved the ability to try out new experiences like the in-ground trampoline, the billiard tables and meet the resident bunnies. It is through the relationships that we created and maintain that the Sacrament of Reconciliation is important. It helps us keep them within the light of Christ.
PROJECT COMPASSION (PURPLE FRIDAYS)
We had our very first PURPLE FRIDAY this past week and it was great to see many different Purples coming together for the season of Lent.
In our first week of Project Compassion we raised a total of 293.55 with Year 6 having the biggest contribution at $57.30. This amount raised can send resources and supplies such as food, clean water and clothing to people in need around the world. Let's keep up the great work!!
Please remember to bring a GOLD COIN DONATION when you wear an item of purple as part of their school uniform. Only one item of school uniform can be replaced during this time and not the whole uniform. An item of clothing can include:
- Purple t-shirt
- Purple headband or hair tie
- Purple socks
- Purple hat
This special attire is to raise money for Project Compassion and their work around the world in supplying clean water, fresh food or homes for the poorest of people in need around the world.
You can wear a Purple Top
Our Social Justice Leaders wearing their Purple
You can wear purple socks or shorts
A purple hair tie, headband or t-shirt is the best items to wear on Purple Fridays.
You can wear a Purple Top
Our Social Justice Leaders wearing their Purple
You can wear purple socks or shorts
A purple hair tie, headband or t-shirt is the best items to wear on Purple Fridays.
2025 SACRAMENTS
Our 2025 Sacrament Dates have been assigned to our school community. The dates are written below. The enrolment form is now available for families wishing their children make the Sacrament of First Holy Eucharist (Y4) or Confirmation (Y6).
To enrol your child please use this link:
If you have any questions or concerns about the Sacrament times please email me at: aiacopino@olps.vic.edu.au
Dates marked 'TBA' for each Sacrament will be added closer to the times.
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Year 3
- (THIS WEEKEND) Sign up & Presentation Weekend: 15th or 16th of March 2025 - Attend any of the Parish Masses.
- Reconciliation Night: Tuesday 18th of March @ Our Lady's Church 7pm
Sacrament of First Communion - Year 4
- Student Retreat Day: TBA
- Family Faith Night: TBA
- Sign up & Presentation Weekend: 24th or 25th of Mary 2025 - Attend any of the Parish Masses.
- Sacrament Mass: Sunday June 22nd @ Our Lady's Church 2pm
Sacrament of Confirmation - Year 6
- Student Retreat Day: TBA
- Family Faith Night: TBA
- Sign up & Presentation Weekend: 9th or 10th of August 2025 - Attend any of the Parish Masses.
- Sacrament Mass: Sunday 24th August @ Our Lady's Church 3.30pm
Breathe Deep and Know: The same God who stills storms to a whisper can calm your anxious heart.
You still the storms
to a whisper
You hush
the waves of the sea.
May God bless you and keep you,
Mr Angelo Iacopino
aiacopino@olps.vic.edu.au