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What a lovely sight it was this morning as students gathered to share a pancake breakfast to signal the beginning of Lent tomorrow. Thank you to the Year 6 students and staff who had an extra early start this morning to ensure the pancakes were ready for our first arrivals at 8am. Tomorrow, we will gather again to acknowledge Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. The Year 5 and 6 students will participate in a Liturgy in the church, while the Prep to 4 classes will hold their own prayer ceremonies in class, to receive their ashes.

Each year, St Clare’s uses the time of Lent to focus on raising funds for Caritas. Their Project Compassion theme for 2022 is ‘For All Future Generations’. It comes from one of the great moments in Scripture: after the flood has receded in the book of Genesis, God puts a rainbow in the sky as a sign that the earth will never again suffer in such a way. God makes a promise with the human family and the whole of creation “for all future generations.” This theme challenges us to venture into a new experience of compassion: one full of hope in God’s promise. Each week, our students will hear inspiring stories from all over the world, highlighting the importance of working with communities around the world. This Lent, we are encouraged to make simple lifestyle changes and act with care for each other and our environment. Our challenge is to respond with love and hope, now and for all future generations. Students will bring home a small money box tomorrow and they are encouraged to collect small change each week, which will then be brought into their class money box each Friday for collection. 

Sacramental program

If you are interested in your child participating in the Sacramental program this year (generally students in Year 4 or above), this will most likely occur in Term 3 or 4. I will keep parents informed as more information comes to hand.

With Blessings
Sharon Chappel