Religious Dimension
Sunday's 2nd Sunday Gospel reading: John 9:1-41
In this week’s Gospel, John 9:1–41, Jesus heals a man who has been blind since birth. While others focus on blaming someone for the man’s blindness, Jesus shows that God’s love can be revealed through acts of care and compassion. The man not only gains his sight, but he also comes to recognise who Jesus is.
This story invites us to think about how we “see” others.
Do we notice people who may need kindness, understanding or support?
As a community we might wonder:
- How can we help our children see others with kindness and compassion?
- Where might God be inviting us to notice and help someone in need?
Caritas Project Compassion- The Big Water Walk
During the season of Lent, our school community is supporting Project Compassion, raising funds to empower people living in poverty around the world. Every day, millions of people face unimaginable challenges just to access basic essentials such as clean water, healthcare and safe shelter. As part of our Lenten action, on Tuesday, 17 March, Harmony Day, each class will take part in The BIG Water Walk. Students will have the opportunity to carry a bucket of water over a distance around the school grounds to understand what it might feel like for many people in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, who walk long distances every day just to collect clean water for their families.
This experience will help our students develop empathy and awareness while reminding us how fortunate we are to have easy access to clean water. We invite our families to support this important cause by donating through our QR code or our direct link here to the school's fundraising page.
Thank you for standing with us as we Unite Against Poverty through Project Compassion this Lent and help create real and lasting change for vulnerable communities around the world.
For more information please follow the link below to register and find out more information.
- $40 gives 2 families a set of vegetable seedlings
- $54 can restore water sources and promote tree planting
- $100 can promote a group with basic training on business and manage helping low income women in Tanzania
- $130 can provide critical medications and supplies to individuals in Gaza.
Important Dates in Term 1
Dear Parents,
You are welcome to join us for any of our Liturgies and Celebrations throughout Holy Week and for Easter.
Please read the table below for additional information regarding our Last Supper and Washing of the Feet liturgies.
| What | When | Where | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 4 First Eucharist Commitment Mass | Saturday - March 21 at 6pm or Sunday - March 22 at 9:45 or 11:15am | St John's Church | All Parents or Guardians and especially families Year 4 students completing this sacrament. |
Prep Palm Sunday re-enactment | Friday March 27 at 2:20pm | Mary MacKillop Space | All Parents and Guardians are welcome |
| The Last Supper and Washing of the Feet | March 30 or Tuesday March 31 - see below | STEAM room | All Parents and Guardians are welcome |
| Year 5/6 Garden of Gethsemane and The Crucifixion | Wednesday at 12pm | Mary MacKillop Space | All Parents and Guardians are welcome |
Tuesday Class Masses at 10am
Every Tuesday one of our classes joins the parishioners at St John's Mitcham Church at the 10:00am morning mass. We would love you to join us to support the students as they connect with our parish community. Our first Tuesday Mass is on 24 February.
Class/level | When |
| Year 3/4 Mr Vandenberg ( cancelled due to Harmony Day) | March 17 |
| Year 2s | March 24 |
Melinda Buscema
Religious Education Leader and Deputy Principal