R.E. & Social Justice News

WEEK 4 

LENT

This Wednesday, February 18, 2026, marks the beginning of Lent, a holy season of preparation for Easter. Our school will gather for an Ash Wednesday Mass to receive ashes, symbolising our commitment to prayer, reflection, and deepening our spiritual lives. 

During Lent, we encourage our students to focus on self-improvement, kindness, and thinking of others. It is a time for us all to consider how we can become better versions of ourselves through service and compassion. 

We invite families to join us in this season of transformation and the Ash Wednesday Mass at 11:45am

Unite Against Poverty with Caritas Australia's Project Compassion in 2026

Project Compassion is Caritas Australia’s annual Lenten fundraising appeal - one of the largest in the country. For over 60 years, it has brought together schools, parishes, communities and individuals to reflect, pray and take action, helping to create a more just world for all.This Lent, you're invited to join thousands across the country as we stand together in hope and take action for a more just world.

World Social Justice Day

World Social Justice Day (February 20) teaches children that everyone deserves equal rights, respect, and opportunities, regardless of background. It encourages understanding fairness, helping others, and standing up against bullying or discrimination. 

For children, it's about building a kinder, more inclusive world. It is a day to focus on treating everyone fairly, like ensuring all children have access to schools, food, and safe homes.

This term, our Social Justice focus is Caritas Australia, an organisation dedicated to bringing hope and support to those in need, both in Australia and around the world. Through programs that provide access to education, clean water, food security, and emergency aid, Caritas works to uphold dignity and create lasting change for vulnerable communities.

As a school community, we are called to live out our faith through action. 

During this Term the Religious Dimension Student Leaders will be exploring ways we can support Caritas within our school. Supporting Project Compassion is one way we can start our support for those in need.

• Wednesday 18th February @11.45am

       Ash Wednesday Mass. ALL WELCOME 

• Wednesday 5th March @10am - 2.30pm

        Reconciliation Retreat/Reflection Day for those receiving the Sacrament of

        Reconciliation

• Thursday 12th March @6:30pm - 8.00pm

        Reconciliation Commitment Mass followed by Reconciliation workshop

• Thursday 19th March @11:45am

       Whole School Mass - Feast of St Joseph. ALL WELCOME

• Thursday 19th March @4:00pm- 5:00pm

        Sacrament of Reconciliation for all students receiving the sacrament of Reconciliation

• Wednesday 25th March @11:45am

       Whole School Mass- Feast of the Annunciation. ALL WELCOME

• Wednesday 1st April @2:00pm

       Easter re enactment - ALL WELCOME