Dates for your Calendar

Wednesday 5th March- Ash Wednesday Mass 12:45pm (Families welcome)

Friday 7th March - Class Mass - 1/2 Red 9.15am (Families welcome)

Key Dates for Confirmation:                                                                                 

• Family Mass- Sunday 4th May, 9:30am

• Retreat- Friday 6th June, 9:15-2:30pm

• Confirmation- Sunday 8th June, 9:30am                                                   

Please contact the Parish for enrolment

Season of Lent

As we approach the sacred season of Lent, we would like to share some important information and meaningful activities to help you prepare at home. Lent is a time for reflection, prayer, and spiritual growth, leading up to the joyous celebration of Easter.

Significant Days Before Lent

• Shrove Tuesday (March 4th): Also known as Pancake Day is the day before Lent begins. It's a time for feasting and enjoying treats that we might give up during Lent. Traditionally, families make pancakes to use up rich ingredients like eggs and butter. St Pat's students will be able to enjoy a pancake at recess on Tuesday (Preordered through Compass).
• Ash Wednesday (March 5th): This marks the beginning of Lent. On this day, we attend Mass and receive ashes on our foreheads in the shape of a cross. The ashes remind us of our mortality and the need for repentance. Students in Years 3/4 will be reading at our Ash Wednesday Mass. Families are welcome to attend our 12:45pm mass. 

Activities to Do at Home

1. Create a Prayer Corner: Set up a special place in your home with a purple cloth, candles, and a crucifix. This can be a quiet space for family prayer and reflection throughout Lent.
2. Lenten Calendar: Make a calendar to track your family's spiritual progress. Each day, add a small activity or reflection to help everyone stay focused on the meaning of Lent.
3. Family Discussions: Plan weekly discussions about Lenten themes such as sacrifice, forgiveness, and love. Use this time to share thoughts and experiences.
4. Acts of Kindness: Encourage each family member to perform acts of kindness. This could be helping a neighbour, donating to charity, or simply being extra kind to one another.
5. Fasting and Abstinence: Choose something to give up as a family, whether it's a favourite treat or a daily habit. Use this sacrifice as a reminder of Jesus' sacrifice for us.

We hope these activities help you and your family grow closer to God during this holy season. May your Lent be filled with peace, reflection, and spiritual renewal.

Curriculum

Our students are thoroughly enjoying our PDH program 'The Resilience Project'! They are actively participating in activities that promote emotional well-being, gratitude, and mindfulness. It's wonderful to see them developing skills that will help them navigate challenges with confidence and positivity.