RE News

Reconciliation 2022

Next week, on Monday 21st and Thursday 24th of March, the year 4 students will be taking part in ‘Communal Rite of Forgiveness’. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers when they make this sacrament of forgiveness. 

Congratulations to all students for partaking in the Sacrament and thank-you to the Priests and Staff for all their preparation.

Project Compassion

Our Lady Help of Christian’s, during lent, will be promoting Project Compassion. Within the classroom are project compassion boxes for small change/ donations. There is also a collection box in the office.

Every year throughout Lent, many people pray, fast and give alms. These are the three pillars or traditions of Lent. During Lent, we take time to think about how the Holy Spirit can help us be more like Jesus. We take time to think about how we can care more about others. Through Project Compassion, we can learn how with your support Caritas Australia is working with local partners around the world to help end poverty, uphold dignity and promote justice. Over the coming weeks we will hear stories of hope in Mozambique, India, Australia, the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Solomon Islands. Let’s focus on how we can be people of hope in our family, our school community and with our global family – for all future generations. 

PRAYER 

During Lent, Christians pray for themselves and others. We encourage you to pray for the people and communities you learn about through the stories we share during Project Compassion. 

FASTING 

Fasting is about giving something up for a time. Many people give up something they love to eat. This can help you understand a little more about what it's like for somebody who is different from you. You can also give up something you like to do, like spending time watching television.

ALMSGIVING 

Almsgiving means donating money or items to people who have less than you. It is a way to show that you care for others and that you are thankful for all God has given you. Caring for others is part of many faiths. Let’s be brave enough to give generously this Lent. What can you go without during each week of Lent? Maybe it’s a snack or treat that you have each week. We can place the money saved in our Project Compassion boxes. Your support of Project Compassion is a way of saying you care about creating a fairer world. 

Pray: Each week, write a prayer for the community you learn about, in your Project Compassion Passport. 

Fast: What will you give up for Lent this year? 

Give: What will you give? How will you give it?

Catholic Social Teaching principles will form an important part of our RE during this time and throughout the year.  These social teachings are displayed around the school. Please refer to the poster below.

Clare Bisby

Faith Leader