Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Tuesday)- 21st February

Why do we celebrate Shrove Tuesday? The name Shrove comes from 'shrive', meaning absolution for sins by doing penance. The day gets its name from the tradition of Christians trying to be 'shriven' before Lent. ... Pancake Day itself came much later as a way of using up rich foods, like eggs, milk and sugar before the 40 days of fasting - Lent.

Join the staff for a pancake treat on Tuesday morning from 8.30am in the courtyard.

Ash Wednesday- 22nd February

Lent begins on Wednesday with the marking of ashes, a sign to remind us to live the way Jesus wants. It is the beginning of our preparation for Easter when Jesus rises from the dead. Lent is a special time when we stop and think about how we can play our part in God’s hope for a world that is fair, just and peaceful. We think about our relationship with God, and how through serving others we can grow closer to him. We also think about the changes we can make in our lives, to be God’s love and mercy in our world, ensuring all people have a just future.

 Lenten Prayer

God of Justice, 

We come to you today as members of one family.

Teach us how to be your loving presence to others.

Help us understand the challenges others face. 

Be with us as we try to change, to be people who take action for others.

 Help us seek a world where everyone has a just future. 

We ask this in Jesus’ name.  Amen

This week the season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, which also marks the beginning of the annual Caritas Australia Project Compassion Appeal. Donations to Project Compassion allows Caritas Australia, the Catholic Agency for International Aid and Development, to work with local communities around the world to alleviate poverty, hunger, oppression and injustice.

We encourage you to put your compassion into action this Lent through your prayer, fasting and almsgiving by supporting Project Compassion. Each family will receive a Project Compassion box for your donations or you can donate online via the Caritas Australia website at: lent.caritas.org.au The donation boxes will be sent home with your child on Ash Wednesday.

If you choose to collect during Lent, please return the boxes to school so we can add the school donations to St Catherine's Parish Donations.  

The 2023 Theme is ‘For All Future Generations’. This phrase is a powerful affirmation that the good we do today will extend and impact the lives of generations to come. It is also a call for all of us to play our part in making the world a better place by working together in finding long term solutions to global issues.

TERM 1 Reconciliation- 2023 Important Dates

Year 3 students will be eligible to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation in 2023

Sunday 5th March - 10.30am Parish Mass - Presentation of Candidates at St Catherine’s Mass- Family attends

Wednesday 8th March - Reconciliation Reflection Day for students at school

Wednesday 8th March - 6.00pm Reconciliation Family Workshop- St Catherine’s Learning Hub

Saturday 18th March - 10.00am Year 3 Group Celebrating Reconciliation- St Catherine’s Church

The following children will make their reconciliation on this day:

Term 1 2023 Parish Mass Attendance

 Parents are welcome to attend Parish Mass  (Whole School & Parish)

• 10.00am Wednesday 22nd Feb -  Years 1-6- Ash Wednesday Mass (School Leaders presented with Leadership badges) 
• 10.00am Wednesday 8th March - Year 3 & Reconciliation Candidates- Part of Reflection Day
• 10.00am Wednesday 15th March - Year 5/6AT & Foundation
• 10.00am Wednesday 22nd March - Year 3/4MD & Year 1/2CG
• 10.00am Wednesday 29th March - Year 3/4JB & Year 1/2TC

Please contact me by phone or email if you have any questions or require clarification.

Carmel Donlon- Religious Education Leader

Email: carmel.donlon@scmoorabbin.catholic.edu.au

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