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Reconciliation

Please keep the Year 4s in your prayers as they prepare to make their Sacrament. The 2023 Reconciliation (Communal Rite of Forgiveness) celebration will be held at 7:00 pm on Monday the 20th March 2023 at Our Lady Help of Christians Parish Church, Henry Street, Eltham.

Project Compassion

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Thank you for your continued support. 

First week of Lent

Week beginning Monday 27th February

We begin our annual Lenten Project Compassion journey by learning about Laxmi, a 16-year-old girl living in Jajarkot, a remote district in Nepal where almost half of the population live below the poverty line.  Tragedy struck when Laxmi was 10 years old and her father passed away. Her father worked hard to pay for his children's education and, after losing him, Laxmi was at risk of falling further into extreme poverty.

With the support of our partner Caritas Nepal, Laxmi joined a child's club at her school where she was encouraged to resume her education. Through the child’s club, Laxmi developed the skills and confidence to become a leader, advocating for clean water taps at her school.  

Laxmi is now excelling in her studies and working towards her dream of becoming a civil engineer. She continues to be involved in the child's club, serving as an advisor and mentoring the next generation of young leaders at her old school.    

Watch a short film about Laxmi’s story here.