Education in Faith News 

🕯️✨ What a brilliant Ash Wednesday Mass! ✨🕯️

Huge kudos to all the students who participated—they were simply outstanding! Their reverence and dedication truly enhanced the spiritual atmosphere of the service. And how heartwarming it was to see the church filled with members of our community, coming together in prayer and reflection as we embark on this sacred season of Lent.

May the ashes we received remind us of our mortality and our call to repentance, and may this season be a time of deepening our relationship with God and one another.

Thank you to everyone who made this Mass so special. Let's carry the spirit of Ash Wednesday with us as we journey through Lent together. 🙏 #AshWednesday #Lent #CommunityFaith #SpiritualJourney #Gratitude

🕯️✨ Embrace the Spirit of Lent at Sacred Heart! ✨🕯️

As we enter the season of Lent, we are reminded of the importance of reflection, sacrifice, and renewal. Lent offers us a special opportunity to deepen our relationship with God, grow in compassion and empathy, and make positive changes in our lives.

During this sacred time, let us remember the significance of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving. Fasting encourages us to detach from material comforts and focus on our spiritual nourishment. Prayer connects us with the divine and guides us through our journey of self-discovery and transformation. Almsgiving calls us to extend our hands in generosity and solidarity with those in need, embodying the love and compassion of Christ.

At Sacred Heart we encourage our students, staff, and families to embrace the spirit of Lent by:

1. Reflecting on our actions, attitudes, and relationships, seeking forgiveness, and offering forgiveness to others.
2. Engaging in acts of kindness, service, and charity within our school community and beyond.
3. Participating in special liturgies, prayer services, and opportunities for spiritual growth and reflection.
4. Committing to personal disciplines that foster spiritual growth and strengthen our connection with God.

Let us approach this season with open hearts and minds, ready to embrace the transformative power of Lent. Together, let us journey towards Easter with faith, hope, and love.

We are pleased to announce that the Sacrament of Reconciliation for our Year 3 students will take place on the 22nd of March. This important milestone in their faith journey will be a special moment of reflection and renewal as they receive the grace of God's forgiveness.

Please note that there will be no weekend class masses scheduled for this term. However, we assure you that our religious education program will continue to nurture the spiritual growth of our students. Weekend class masses will resume in Term 2, providing further opportunities for our students to participate in the celebration of the Eucharist and deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith.

We encourage parents and guardians to engage with their children in prayerful preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Your support and involvement are invaluable in helping our students embrace the sacramental life of the Church.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Dara Blake 

Religious Education Leader