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As we continue our Lenten Journey, we focus on the 3 pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting and almsgiving. It is a time of prayer and reflection, doing more for others and performing acts of services and charity in our families, school and local communities.
Our school community has been preparing to celebrate life and Passion of Jesus through the pillars of Lent: Prep and JLA have been focusing on prayer, MLA have been focusing on fasting and the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the SLAs have been investigating almsgiving.
During Lent, Caritas Australia run their annual Project Compassion campaign. Spanning across the six weeks of Lent each year, Project Compassion brings thousands of Australian schools, parishes and supporters together to raise funds for people living in some of the most vulnerable communities across the world.
Donations can be made via classroom Project Compassion boxes or directly on the Caritas website.
Second Week of Lent
(Week beginning Monday 26 February)
Ronita is 22. She lives with her husband and two children in a barangay (local district) in Quezon City, which is situated in Metro Manila in the Philippines.
Ronita left school when she became pregnant as a teenager. This could have had a life-long impact on her ability to find work and provide for her family but, thankfully, she heard about the Alternative Learning System (ALS) program run by the Faithful Companions of Jesus (FCJ), Caritas Australia’s local partner in the Philippines.
Through the FCJ, Ronita was able to re-enrol in her studies and continue learning in a safe and flexible environment – even with the arrival of her second child.
After completing her ALS classes, Ronita went on to earn her Grade 12 Senior High School Diploma. With her new diploma, Ronita has now secured a job at a call centre and is looking to a brighter future for her whole family.
“I have now graduated senior school and I am so proud of myself,” she said. “I feel hopeful for the future… Now it’s not impossible for me to achieve my dream… Thank you.”
Watch Ronita’s Story
Please donate to Project Compassion.
Together, we can help vulnerable communities face their challenges today and build a better tomorrow for all future generations.
You can donate through Project Compassion donation boxes, online by visiting caritas.org.au/project-compassion or by calling 1800 024 413.
Photo: Richard Wainwright/Caritas Australia
Heavenly Father, thank You for hearing our prayers both spoken and unspoken and for knowing our hearts even when we are not in prayer. Thank You also for desiring to communicate with us just as we desire to communicate with You. Through our prayers Lord, we trust that Your will, Your Word, and Your answer will be accomplished. As we move through this Lenten season, please help us to desire above all things that Your Holy Name be glorified, Thy will be done, and that Your Kingdom come. Amen.
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Kate Hart
RE Leader