RE News
St Joseph’s Day
On the Feast of St Joseph, last Wednesday the 19th March, our whole school and Early Learning Centre (ELC) came together as a community for a special celebration. The day began with a beautiful Mass, where we will gathered in prayer and gratitude for St Joseph’s silent role as the willing husband of Mary and the Father of Jesus. After morning tea all students embarked on a pilgrimage reflecting on the lives of St Joseph and St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, two inspiring figures of faith and service.
As part of the Jubilee Year of Hope, we also walked through our own replica of a Holy Door.
A Holy Door is a special door in certain big Catholic churches that is only opened during a Jubilee Year—a very important celebration in the Catholic Church that happens every 25 years. This year is the Jubilee Year of Hope.
A Holy Door is a beautiful door that stays closed for most of the time. But every Jubilee Year, the Pope (Pope Francis this year) opens this door at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. We created our own replica of a Holy Door using flowers made at the beginning of the year.
Walking through this door is a special way for people to show their love for God and receive His mercy. God’s mercy is His great kindness and love for us, even when we make mistakes. It means that no matter what we do, God is always ready to forgive us and help us start again.
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We are excited to support Project Compassion – Uniting Against Poverty by holding a Free Dress Day on Thursday, 27th March. This is a wonderful opportunity for our school community to come together and make a difference in the lives of those in need. We encourage students to wear casual clothes and bring a gold coin donation, which will go directly to Caritas Australia to support communities experiencing poverty. Through this initiative, we hope to inspire compassion, generosity, and social responsibility in our students. Thank you for your support in helping us create a positive impact!
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Sacrament of Reconciliation
Congratulations to all the children who are celebrating and receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation tonight! This beautiful sacrament is a special encounter with God’s mercy, offering grace, healing, and a renewed heart. As they take this important step in their faith journey, let us keep them in our prayers, asking God to bless them with peace, joy, and a deep understanding of His endless love and forgiveness. May this experience strengthen their relationship with Christ and inspire them to continue growing in faith. We rejoice with them and their families on this sacred occasion!
| Blake B | Dut K | Aaron R |
| Harriet B | Gianna L | Antonino R |
| Lily B | Ryder M | Lyon R |
| Amelia B | Finn M | Joel S |
| Atiana B | Brigid M | Elliot S |
| Elsie C | Beatrix M | Jordan S |
| Nathan D | Madison M | Thomas S |
| Ivy E | Hugo M | Lachlan T |
| Matilda G | Aidan O | Billy T |
| Michael H | Eloise P | Winifred W-B |
| Leo J-P | Charlie P | Henry W |
| Olivia K | Harriet P |
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With the Holy Spirit
Kirstie Buckley
Religious Education Coordinator