Human Dignity – We are made in the image of God

Human life is sacred. We are all made in the image of God, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age or ability. The Catholic Social teaching of Human Dignity teaches us that no person should have to live in poverty, hunger, oppression or injustice.

We teach our children to show Human Dignity towards others by:

• encouraging them to include others in their games;
• showing them that going without something can provide others with what they need;
• teaching them to speak up about injustices; and
• sharing ways others live without the basic needs to develop empathy.

A great place to start is also by participating in St Joseph’s Project Compassion Fundraising Campaign.

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Project Compassion

This year St Joseph’s is raising money to help Cartias Australia share our love with our neighbours all around the world. Together, we can help to show others we care about their dignity. By working together, we can make our world a fairer place and provide our sisters and brothers with the basic needs we take for granted.

Students encouraged to bring in a donation or their change from the canteen and place it inside their class’s Project Compassion box. You can also make a direct deposit into our online account using the QR code below.

Free Dress Day

To help raise funds for Project Compassion we will be holding a Free Dress Day on Friday the 15^th of March. All students are encouraged to wear free dress for a gold coin donation to help those in need (no singlet tops, and enclosed shoes must be worn).

Help your child build a better future for all.

St Joseph's Sacramental Program Enrolment

Dates have been set for the 2024 Sacramental Program for St Joseph’s Parish. Enrolments are being taken now for all Sacraments. For more details, please read the Sacramental Letter attached and sent out via Compass for details. Parish children are also encouraged to enrol as well.

First Reconciliation Program Dates – for Year 3 and older who are Baptised)

• 1^st Parent/Child Session: Wednesday 20 March 2024 5.30-6.30pm in the St Joseph's Parish Centre.
• 2^nd Parent/Child Session: Wednesday 27 March 2024 5.30-6.30pm in the St Joseph's Parish Centre.
• Student Retreat Wednesday 3 April 2024 School Hours (9 to 3pm).
• First Reconciliation Sacrament Wednesday 3rd of April 2024 at 6pm in St Joseph's Parish Church.