Religious Education News: Term 1, Week 9

As we journey through Lent and prepare to celebrate Holy Week as a school, we should try to take time to reflect on Christ’s sacrifice and the hope His resurrection brings. The end of this term is a very busy time with lots on at Rosary as we prepare together for the coming of Easter.

Easter Liturgy & Mass Times

 This year our Easter Liturgy will be split up across the school day on Wednesday of Week 10. This will allow teachers to undertake some more focused teaching on each part of the events of Holy Week. If you are able and interested in attending a part of the liturgy you are most welcome, the times and classes are below. The liturgies will be quite short, allowing classes to learn more deeply about these important events afterwards.

As well as the times, please find the colours that the students should wear. We ask that students wear, if possible, a shirt of the listed colour, and their sports shorts.

Wednesday Week 10 (April 9th)

 10:15 - Palm Sunday

Year 6 and Kindy - green

11:30 - Holy Thursday

Year 4 - The Last Supper - beige/white/brown

Year 3 - The Garden of Gethsemane - purple

12:20 - Good Friday

Year 5 - black

14:00 - Easter Sunday

Year 2 - at the Tomb - beige/white/brown

Year 1 - The Resurrection – yellow

Additionally, we encourage families to participate in Easter Mass at Holy Rosary Church, please find attached a flyer with the times and dates for the events coming up!

Supporting Caritas: Walk for Water & Project Compassion

 During Lent, our students have been learning about the work of Caritas Australia and the importance of helping those in need. We thank those who have already contributed and remind families to send in any remaining donations for Project Compassion by the end of the term. Every contribution makes a real difference to communities struggling with poverty and lack of clean water!

Please donate today.

You can support Project Compassion 2025 through donation boxes, envelopes or !QKR

This Friday of Week 9, we will also be taking part in Walk for Water, an event that raises awareness of the millions of people who must walk long distances daily to collect water. We encourage students to take part prayerfully and reflect on how we can be Christ’s hands and feet in the world.

Thank you for your continued support in nurturing the faith and generosity of our students.

Important Dates coming up:

Year 3 Liturgy - Friday Week 9 (April 4th)10 am

Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturday 5th April 10 am

Holy Week Liturgies Wednesday Week 10 - 9th April

Eucharist Faith Formation Night - Week 1, Term 2 - 1st May

As noted above, we have our Faith Formation Night for First Eucharist coming up early next term. This Sacrament is usually celebrated in Year 4, however, if your child is not in Year 4 and you are interested in them taking part this year, please contact me.

Kind regards,

Christopher Evans

Religious Education Coordinator (Acting)