Religious Education in Del Monte

Holy Week thank you

We extend our sincere thanks to the Faith and Mission Team for their reverent and engaging Holy Week re‑enactment, which provided our community with a powerful opportunity for prayer, reflection and learning.

Special mention goes to Oscar Kochman for his thoughtful and respectful portrayal of Jesus, as well as to the wonderful readers whose clear and expressive proclamation of Scripture enriched the experience for all who attended.

We are grateful for the time, preparation and dedication shown by all involved, and for the way this meaningful presentation supported our community’s journey through Holy Week.

PRAYER FOR FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Lord Jesus Christ,
when your disciples laid you in the tomb
it seemed like the end of all their hopes,
but you rose from death to everlasting life.
May your Resurrection change our lives.
May your victory give us courage and strength.
May your love make us more loving to each other.
You live and reign with the Father and the holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever. Amen
Alleluia!

As we begin a new term, we warmly welcome all families back to our school community and hope everyone enjoyed a restful and joyful Easter break. Easter invites us to reflect on hope, renewal and new beginnings –the very values that guide our learning and faith journey together.

We came together as a community to celebrate our Easter Liturgy on Thursday 23 April in the Del Monte Rotunda.

May the spirit of the Risen Christ continue to bring peace, joy and hope to our students, families and staff as we look forward to another term of learning, growth and shared experiences.

We wish all members of our community a happy and blessed Easter season.

ANZAC DAY COMMEMORATION

‘They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.’

Lest we forget

The Del Monte campus will commemorate Anzac Day on Friday 24 April in the Del Monte Hall at 2:30pm.

Our Social Justice team and Year 1 students will guide us through the service – honouring the courage, sacrifice and spirit of those who served and gave up their lives for our country. It will be a solemn and meaningful occasion, reminding us of all the importance of never forgetting the cost of our freedom.

MOTHER’S DAY LITURGY

‘She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to
come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread
of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and
he praises her.’
– Proverbs 31:25-28

On Thursday 7 May, Santa Sabina will gather for its annual Mother’s Day celebration. All primary students are invited to attend Mass in the Santa Sabina Chapel at 9:15am.

This special celebration will be a time of prayer and thanksgiving as we honour the important role of mothers and mother figures within our community.

We extend our warmest wishes to all mothers, carers, grandmothers and mother figures in our community, and wish you a wonderful and cherished Mother’s Day.

Project Compassion – boxes due back

Thank you to all families who have supported Project Compassion this year. We kindly ask that all Project Compassion boxes be returned to the school within the next two weeks, so that we can send our donations to those most in need. Your generosity helps make a real difference in the lives of others.

Tina Nicotina
Religious Education Coordinator P–6