Religious Education 

Religious Education Leader - Ms Lesa Bush

Hopefully your holiday break was restful and filled with time spent with family, and that you were able to enjoy the joy of the Easter celebrations.

Easter is more than just one Sunday, it is a whole season celebrated in the Church. This season includes many long-standing traditions. Some of these traditions existed even before Christianity and were later included to help people connect with the celebration. For example, symbols of new life we see at Easter, such as the Easter Bunny, are linked to older traditions, including the story of Eostre, who was often represented by a rabbit.

Other symbols used in the Church are more directly connected to the meaning of Easter. For example, the colours white and gold are used in cloths and vestments during this time, representing joy, celebration and the new life associated with Easter.

Easter Paraliturgy

During the final week of Term 1, our school community gathered for a Holy Week paraliturgy, journeying together through the important events leading up to Jesus’ death and resurrection. Through prayer, song, and quiet reflection, students were invited to engage deeply with each moment of the liturgy. Each year level played a special role in bringing these events to life. The Preps began by reenacting Palm Sunday, followed by the Year 3/4 students who shared the story of Jesus washing the disciples’ feet. The Year 1/2 students reverently presented the Last Supper, and the Year 5/6 students prayerfully led us through the Stations of the Cross. This meaningful experience helped students to deepen their understanding of Holy Week and reflect on Jesus’ love and sacrifice.

The Preps reenacting the events of Palm Sunday

Then the Year 3/4s told us about Jesus washing his disciples’ feet.

The 1/2s presented the Last Supper

The 5/6s prayerfully and reverently presented the stations of the cross.

Special thanks to our wonderful Faith in Action Leaders Joseph and Ariana for leading the paraliturgy.