Sacrament of Reconciliation Retreat

Thank you, Father Emil, Liarna our Youth Minister, and Ariana our Chaplin for running our Reconciliation Retreat last Thursday. We are so lucky to be able to learn from your wisdom and experience here at STM. A number of staff were privileged to celebrate with the candidates on Saturday  at the Reception of the Sacrament. A special thank you to Mrs Washington who prepared the children so well.

Journey with Jesus Retreat

On Friday our Year 5 and 6 students participated in the Journey with Jesus Retreat. The day was facilitated by our Youth Minister, Liarna and Luke Maher from Catholic Education. The retreat focused around equipping each child with a metaphorical ‘backpack of faith’ to take with them on the journey of life. Inside the backpack, they were introduced to some helpful tools they can pull out for the ups and downs, new beginnings and changes like starting high school.

Project Compassion

Please continue to fill your Caritas Project Compassion donation boxes. Tradition

ally when children were introduced to the season of Lent, there was an emphasis on “giving something up,” usually a favourite food or a favourite activity. Giving something up for Lent can help us focus on God and that depriving ourselves of something we like gives us an appreciation for all we have. It’s also a good idea to have the children do something positive related to what they’re giving up. For instance, if they’ve given up lollies for Lent, then they could take the money they would have spent on the lollies and put this money in the Project Compassion Box. If a child has decided to give up watching television one day a week, then they could use this time they would have spent watching TV helping someone or praying. 

Stations of the Cross

On Friday 8th of April, the last day of term 1 our Year 5 and 6 students will present the Stations of the Cross. They will present images depicting Jesus Christ on the day of his crucifixion and accompanying prayers.

Yours in Christ, 

Samantha Mance
Religious Education Coordinator