Religious Education & Pastoral Care 

Easter Liturgy

As we approach the final stretch of what has been an incredibly busy term, our students have been working hard to present their liturgy to the rest of the school - a time for reflection, gratitude, and coming together. We wish all our students and their families a very Happy and Blessed Easter. May the miracle of Easter bring you renewed hope, faith, and great joy. Have a wonderful holiday!

Kindergarten - Palm Sunday 

Palm Sunday, celebrates Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey, welcomed by crowds waving palm branches and shouting "Hosanna". It marks the start of Holy Week, celebrating Jesus as a humble king who came in peace to save, rather than a powerful soldier.

Stage 1 - The Last Supper

The Last Supper was a special Passover meal Jesus shared with his twelve closest friends (the disciples) the night before he died. He used bread and wine to teach them to remember his sacrifice, promising to always be with them. Jesus also washed their feet to teach them that serving others is the greatest form of love. 

Stage 2 - Garden of Gethsemane

The Garden of Gethsemane was a peaceful olive grove where Jesus went to pray. Feeling deep sorrow, Jesus prayed to God about the hard path ahead, ultimately choosing to trust God's plan to save the world, showing us how to trust God even when we are scared.

Stage 3 - Good Friday

Good Friday is the solemn, holy day we remember Jesus dying on the cross to save us from sin. While it is a sad day, we call it "Good" because it was the ultimate act of love, opening heaven for us. It is a day for quiet reflection, fasting, and gratitude before the joy of Easter Sunday.

Project Compassion

Thank you to everyone for your support during Lent of our fundraising efforts for Caritas. Our Mini Vinnies have led the way with efforts in the Easter Guessing competition and Free-hat Friday. Well done team!  If your family have your own Project Compassion box at home, you can return these to the school at the start of term 2 and we can forward them on for you.

Sacraments

This year we will celebrate both Confirmation (stage 3) and First Holy Communion (Year 3). 

Please note these dates are are now confirmed and are in the calendar:

Confirmation, Sunday 26 July at 10am

First Holy Communion, Sunday 31st May at 10am

More details will be sent out closer to these dates. 

If you have any questions regarding masses, Religion, or general queries please be in contact with me; no question is too small or too hard and I am only a phone call or email away! I am only too happy to try and be of help.

God bless, safe holidays to you all.

Deb McDouall