Lent

As we begin the season of Lent today, with Ash Wednesday, students have been exploring scripture and traditions around the liturgical significance of Lent. As a time of preparing and waiting, we see a change of colour in our church and prayer spaces from the green of ordinary time to the purple of Lent. In classrooms students have discussed ways in which we prepare for the celebration of Christ's passion by having courage to show our love of God through committing to a change in our own lives over the Lenten season- perhaps giving up something we enjoy like technology or a sweet treat. Another courageous act may be in taking up an activity that fulfills Jesus' commandment to love others through helping out more at home or committing to daily prayer. The school attended Mass to celebrate the day of Holy Obligation and receive the Ash Cross symbol. 

Our Peer Support Captains launched Project Compassion with the support of 3/4 Green at our Cenred in Faith Gathering last Friday. Information and resources to support our fundraising were sent home last week as well. We take the opportunity during Lent to support Project Compassion with their charity works all around the world, providing much needed assistance to many less fortunate in our global community. Students are being encouraged to consider ways they can raise money through additional jobs at home to help donate to their classrooms Project Compassion boxes. 

Parish Mass

This year we continue to attend Parish Masses in year groups on the 1^st and 3^rd Friday of the month at 11:45am. Families are more than welcome to join us in the celebration of the Eucharist. This Friday Kinder, Year 2 & 5/6 will attend. 

Youth Group

The St Thomas More's Parish Youth Group for students in Year 3-6 will commence its first session for 2025 next Wednesday. Please see the attached flyer for more information about registering your child. 

Skye McPadden  

Religious Education Coordinator