RE News

Catholic Education Week Mass- St Patrick’s Cathedral 

On Friday 21st March, the School Captains and Vice Captains, along with myself, and staff and captains from St Gabriel’s and St Raphael’s Primary school, attended the Catholic Education Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral, East Melbourne. 

It was a beautiful celebration, with schools from across the Arch Dioceses gathering to celebrate Catholic Education.  During the mass, we were fortunate to witness the blessing of the new icon of St Patrick that is now hung in the Cathedral.  The iconographer, Sue Orchison was present with her family to witness the blessing and unveiling.  The icon depicts St Patrick in green and white, decorated with Celtic crosses and symbols, holding St Patrick’s Cathedral in his hand.  It is a rare and special commissioning that our students witnessed. 

Stations of the Cross 

Over the past few weeks, students and teachers have taken a deep dive into the Stations of the Cross, unpacking Scripture, exploring character’s feelings, actions and words, researching the historical context and create beautiful Stations for the community to visit, pray at and reflect on.  The Stations will be hung until the end of term.  In case you can’t make it, I have included photos for you to view.    

Farewell Geraldine 

I would like to take the opportunity to thank Geraldine for her support and encouragement in the Religious Education space here at SJW.  We wish you every success and joy in your new role as Principal.   

Saint Joseph, 

Trusting in God, you set off on a journey 

With no questions asked, 

Seeking only 

To save the Child Jesus. 

Wach over Geraldine and her family during this new journey.  Accompany them as they set out and return. 

Thank you St Joseph, 

Amen. 

Go gently and be well, 

Kate

Kate Hart

RE Leader