First Week of Lent
(Week beginning Monday 10 March)
This Lent, we are invited to Unite Against Poverty with Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion. This year is especially significant as we celebrate the Jubilee Year - a time of renewal and solidarity.
Project Compassion 2025 shares three stories from around the world. We’ll meet Toefuata'iga - (Toy-foo-ah-tah-ing-ah) a young student from Samoa who faced severe water shortages at her school. Thanks to Caritas Australia and the generosity of supporters like you, her school now has a 10,000 L water tank improving hygiene and allowing the teachers to prioritise education.
We’ll get to know Lam from Vietnam. Born with short stature, Lam faced social exclusion and limited employment opportunities – through the I-SHINE program, Lam is now a freelance graphic designer.
And we’ll meet Irene from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) who faced immense challenges after losing her father to war and raising her children in poverty. With support from Caritas Australia, Irene received vocational training in sewing and farming and can now support her whole family.
Watch our Introduction to Project Compassion film HERE - be inspired by 3 powerful stories of resilience and strength and learn the impact that your support can have on vulnerable communities around the world.
Please donate today. You can support Project Compassion 2025 through the donation boxes in our classrooms or front office or by scanning the QR code above. Or online at: caritas.org.au/project-compassion
Thank you for standing with us, as we Unite Against Poverty this Lent.
St Joseph's Day, Wednesday March 19
In this newsletter, we reflect on the life and example of St Joseph, the patron saint of our school. Known for his humble heart, strong faith, and dedication to his family, St Joseph is a model of quiet strength and kindness. As the earthly father of Jesus, he teaches us the importance of trust in God’s plan, perseverance in challenges, and love for one another. Let us follow his example of compassion and devotion in our daily lives and pray for his guidance and protection in our school community.
St Joseph, pray for us!
This Sunday's Gospel
Second Sunday of Lent Year C Luke 9:28-36
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke
As Jesus prayed, the aspect of his face was changed, and his clothing became brilliant as lightning.
Jesus took with him Peter and John and James and went up the mountain to pray. As he prayed, the aspect of his face was changed and his clothing became brilliant as lightning. Suddenly there were two men there talking to him; they were Moses and Elijah appearing in glory, and they were speaking of his passing which he was to accomplish in Jerusalem. Peter and his companions were heavy with sleep, but they kept awake and saw his glory and the two men standing with him. As these were leaving him, Peter said to Jesus, ‘Master, it is wonderful for us to be here; so let us make three tents, one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.’ – He did not know what he was saying. As he spoke, a cloud came and covered them with shadow; and when they went into the cloud the disciples were afraid. And a voice came from the cloud saying, ‘This is my Son, the Chosen One. Listen to him.’ And after the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. The disciples kept silence and, at that time, told no one what they had seen.
Julie Cornwall
Deputy Principal | Catholic Identity Leader
