Lent

Tomorrow will see the beginning of Lent, which will be acknowledged through our Ash Wednesday Mass. Lent is a time of prayer, fasting (abstaining from things we enjoy) and almsgiving (serving others), whilst preparing for the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection. Our Year 6 Stewardship teams will be taking the time during Lent to practice almsgiving through holding events to fundraise for the annual Project Compassion Appeal.

Project Compassion is a fundraising event, organised through Caritas, which runs throughout Australian schools and parishes over the course of Lent. This year’s theme of ‘Unite Against Poverty This Lent’ offers us the opportunity to understand the living challenges that many others face across the world and raise funds to assist in making a difference to those who are vulnerable. This is a great opportunity for our school community to also learn about the importance of the Principles of Catholic Social Teachings. Fundraising kicked off yesterday with our Pancake Breakfast - thanks to those who were able to support this. Students will also bring home a money box on Ash Wednesday, in which they can donate their small change and then add it to their class money box.

With Blessings,