RE in Del Monte
Lent
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season of reflection on Jesus’ life and suffering for humankind. We are called to grow closer to Jesus every day as we live in prayer, almsgiving, and sacrifice. Let us pray for one another and the healing of our Holy Father, Pope Francis.
Prayer for Lent
God of all life, You bring us together by your love.
As we enter the Season of Lent,
You call us to greater justice and care for our common home.
You call us to help bring about a world where all can live in peace.
Bless our efforts this Lent, to walk humbly with you as we Unite Against Poverty and put our faith into action.
May our Lenten pilgrimage of fasting, almsgiving and prayer bring us closer to your loving heart.
We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, Your Son and our Brother.
Amen
Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion Appeal
Project Compassion is Caritas Australia’s annual Lenten fundraising and awareness-raising appeal, where we come together in solidarity with the world’s poor to help end poverty, promote justice, uphold dignity, and be a source of hope to others. The theme of Project Compassion is ‘Unite against Poverty’, working in unity for the freedom of the oppressed and the renewal of creation.
After our Ash Wednesday liturgy last week, each class received a Project Compassion box to take home. This money box serves as a reminder to us all to keep our brothers and sisters from around the world in our prayers and to think about what money we can go without in order to support them.
Rosary during Lent
The Del Monte children are invited to join me in the Del Monte Chapel every Thursday and Friday during the first break for a special time of prayer and reflection. As we journey through Lent, the Rosary offers a meaningful way to deepen our faith and connect with the spiritual significance of this season. All children are welcome to participate.
Commissioning of our Primary Leaders
On Monday 3 March, we commissioned our new Primary leaders from Gioia House and the Del Monte campus. The ceremony was a beautiful and meaningful occasion, filled with joy and a sense of community.
Each student received a badge and a symbol representing our four pillars: Study, Service, Prayer, and Community. These badges and symbols serve as a reminder of their commitment to lead with integrity and dedication. We are incredibly proud of our new leaders and look forward to seeing them grow and make a positive impact in our school. Thank you to all the parents, teachers, and students who made this event a success.
St Patrick’s Feast Day
On 17 March we celebrate St Patrick’s Day. The life of St Patrick is such an interesting one and his association with the Irish people, combined with the enormous contribution the Irish convicts and settlers had on the establishment of the first colony. Just like St Patrick these early convicts and free men and women brought the Word of God to these early settlers. It is through these early Irish Catholics that the first Australian Church was established.
Prayer for St Patrick
Christ with me
Christ before me
Christ behind me,
Christ in me,
Christ beneath me,
Christ above me,
Christ on my right,
Christ on my left,
Christ when I lie down,
Christ when I sit down,
Christ when I arise,
Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,
Christ in every eye that sees me,
Christ in every ear that hears me.
St Joseph’s Feast Day
St Joseph’s Feast Day is celebrated on 19 March and is the principal feast day of St Joseph in Western Christianity. St Joseph is honoured due to him being an extremely faithful man all of his life. He was the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the father of Jesus on earth and took care of him as he grew up.
Prayer for St Joseph
Saint Joseph watch over me and
care for me just as you cared for the child Jesus.
By your help, may I come to know Jesus and
to grow in strength and
wisdom and the favour of God.
Saint Joseph pray for us.
Amen
Tina Nicotina
Religious Education Coordinator P-6