Religious Education
Michelle Hinds
'They have taken the Lord out of the tomb...and we don't know where they have put Him.'
John 20:1-9
Parish Bulletin
Eastertide
Our Lenten journey has come to completion. I trust you and your families embraced and celebrated a blessed Easter over the school holidays.
The resurrection of Jesus provides us with continued challenges and perplexities as was shared by the first disciples. We are encouraged to be patient and to explore our own faith so that we may continue the mission of the risen Lord in everything we do and say. Let us lead by example and make a difference by announcing the Good News.
Holy Week Celebrations
The last week of Term 1 saw staff and students engaging in Holy Week festivities. The students took part in a whole school liturgy to learn more about the many events leading to Easter. Teachers and students designed Holy Week experiences located around the school so that they could visit and pray at each which culminated in a reverent liturgical celebration led by the Senior students.
Here are some of the powerful images from the Holy Week and Stations of the Cross Liturgy from last term.
Alleluia Day
Our return to school was celebrated with an Alleluia Day rejoicing in the Risen Lord. The Senior students once again led us in a whole school liturgy about the Resurrection of our Lord then students participated in a number of activities in their classrooms throughout the day. The day also included the Caritas Kilometres event on our school oval raising funds for Caritas which will be donated to those in the Ukraine and other war-torn countries.
Please refer to the Deputy Principal's section for further information and images of the Caritas Kilometres school event.
Prayer Placements
The following place-mats have been produced by the Diocese of Sale over the past few years. The mats are laminated and double-sided and feature traditional and contemporary prayers before meals .
They make perfect gifts, especially for Sacrament Candidates. Priced at just 50 cents each, they are a lasting and inexpensive way to remember that special day, and can encourage family prayer at home.
If anyone is interested in purchasing these Prayer before Meals place-mats, please let me know via email.
Sacrament of Confirmation
This term will see students celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation. Please refer to the following dates and place them into your diaries. The Sacramental Timetable has been attached again for your reference.
Information and Parent Workshop
Wednesday 4th May at 7.00pm OR Wednesday 11th May at 7.00pm
Parent & Child Workshop
Wednesday 18th May at 5.00pm and 7.00pm OR Thursday 19th May at 7.00pm
Please note the Year 6 students will be on Senior Camp on Weds 18th May.
Confirmation Retreat Day
Wednesday 1st June
Arrival: 8.00am for (8.30am -2.45pm) at St Agatha's
Confirmation Ceremony
Sunday 19th June at 2.00pm
Venue: St Peter’s College Hall West Campus
Be nurtured and grow.
Michelle Hinds
Religious Education Leader