Religious Education
'Religious Education enables learners to encounter God in their lives and to articulate what this means, in an environment that welcomes multicultural and multi-faith world views.'
Ash Wednesday and Lent
Ash Wednesday this year falls on the 22nd of February. Ash Wednesday begins our Lenten season. Students from Year 1 to 6 will attend Mass on Ash Wednesday. Many Christians on Ash Wednesday receive a cross of ashes on their foreheads. This cross of ashes signifies that we are not perfect; that a fire has gone out in us too and needs to be rekindled. This cross of ashes signifies that we are ready to change, and to make efforts to set our lives firmly on the way of Christ.
Lent is a season of reflection and preparation, before we celebrate Easter. It is also an opportunity to reach out to those in need. The children have Project Compassion boxes in their classes and will be collecting donations of small change throughout Lent. This is just one way we can show compassion and help those in need. The money collected will be donated to Caritas, the international aid and development organisation of the Catholic Church. You can see the work of CARITAS on their website: http://www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion
Learn more about Ash Wednesday and Lent here: https://bustedhalo.com/video/watch-lent-3-minutes
SHROVE TUESDAY 21st February
The year 6 students will be selling pancakes for the whole school. We ask that every student brings along a gold coin or equivalent as a fundraiser for Caritas Australia. The ingredients for the pancakes are: self raising flour, milk and eggs. The children will be able to choose either honey or jam to have on their pancake.
ASH WEDNESDAY MASS times
Wednesday 22nd February 2023 Rosebud @ 9:30am Dromana @ 6:00pm
Sacramental Dates 2023
Confirmation
Presentation Mass Sunday 26th March at 9:00am & 5:00pm
Family Workshop Wednesday 29th March 6pm
Sacrament of Confirmation Friday 12th May at 5:00pm
Reconciliation
Presentation Mass Sunday 21st May at 9:00am & 5:00pm
Family Workshop Wednesday 24th May at 6:00pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation Wednesday 14th June at 6:00pm
Eucharist
Presentation Mass Sunday 6th August at 9:00am & 5:00pm
Family Workshop Wednesday 9th August at 6:00pm
Sacrament of the Eucharist Sunday 27th August at 5:00pm
Note: If your child has not been Baptised they are unable to receive any of the Sacraments. If you are interested in having your child Baptised please make an appointment at the Parish office to see Father John Paul.
MsAlicia Baker
Religious Education Leader