Religious Education

Holy Week Events

Holy Week is the most important week of the year for Catholics around the world. It is a time when we remember the last week of Jesus' life on earth, including his triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, the Last Supper on Holy Thursday, his crucifixion on Good Friday, and his resurrection on Easter Sunday.

St Finbar's will hold several events during Holy Week to allow our community to reflect and learn about this very special week.

Monday 3rd April - Prep Holy Week Performance, 3pm @ Hall (all welcome)

Tuesday 4th April - Year 5 present Stations of the Cross, 2:30pm (students only)

Wednesday 5th April - End of Term Easter Mass, 9:30am @ Church (new date & all welcome)

Project Compassion

Thank you to each and every member of the school community for your generous donations to Project Compassion. Your support has made it possible for us to provide much-needed assistance to those who are struggling in world.

Kip, Aarit & Annie (Year 6 Social Justice Leaders) - Thanks for all your hard work in organizing Project Compassion. Your dedication and commitment to this project have been truly inspiring, and it's clear that your efforts have made a real difference in the lives of those who have benefited from it.

The Final Total: $2,392.10 (a new record!)

Gospel Reflection - Sunday 2nd April

Gospel Reading

Matthew 26:14—27:66

Jesus is crucified, and his body is placed in the tomb. (shorter form: Matthew 27:11-54)

Family Connection

Palm, or Passion, Sunday begins the most sacred week of the Church year—Holy Week. During these days, we prepare ourselves for Easter by prayerful reflection upon the events of Jesus’ Passion and death. You might display a crucifix in a prominent place this week, as reminder of the salvation Christ won for us. The crucifix can also be the focal point for family prayer during Holy Week.

Because of the length and complexity of the Passion narrative, young children have difficulty remaining attentive when it is proclaimed in its entirety. Families can choose to read a portion of this Sunday’s Gospel each day of Holy Week, providing ample opportunity for children to ask questions and respond to the events described there. In this way, the entire week can become a “way of the cross.”

Each day during Holy Week, the family can gather in a prayerful space with a crucifix as the focal point. The Passion as found in Matthew’s Gospel might be read as follows throughout the week:

After reading from the Gospel each night, the family might reflect on the reading together. Conclude your prayer time together by praying the Lord’s Prayer.

Thanks

Steele Anderson

Deputy Principal / RE Leader