Welcome Mass/Feast of St John Bosco
We welcomed back the 2024 school year and celebrated the Feast Day of St John Bosco with a whole-school Mass on Wednesday 31st January, led by 3/4H. We celebrated the life of a truly remarkable saint who dedicated his life to the happiness and the wellbeing of young hearts, just like our children at SJB. St. John Bosco, also known as Don Bosco, was a friend, guide, and mentor to countless children. Just as St. John Bosco dedicated his life to the happiness and wellbeing of young souls, may we, too, strive to show love, kindness, and understanding in our daily lives.
Lent
Lent is a special time in the Christian calendar that helps us prepare for Easter. During Lent, which lasts for forty days, we reflect on the life of Jesus and try to be more like him by doing good deeds and helping others. It's like a spiritual journey where we focus on prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Many people give up something they enjoy, like sweets or video games, as a way to show self-discipline and to remember Jesus' sacrifice. Lent teaches us about patience, kindness, and the importance of helping those around us, making it a meaningful and important time for Christians of all ages. A Lenten calendar has been prepared by the Catholic School Parent Association (CSPSA) to help guide families on their spiritual journey towards Easter. It can be accessed at the link below:
https://cspsa.catholic.edu.au/__files/f/12336/Family_Lenten_Calendar_2024.pdf
Shrove Tuesday
On Tuesday 13th February, the St John Bosco School community commemorated Shrove Tuesday (also known as Pancake Day), which is celebrated before the start of Lent. It's a time when people traditionally use up rich foods like eggs, milk, and sugar before the fasting period begins. Shrove Tuesday is also a chance for us to reflect on how we can make positive changes in our lives during Lent.
Ash Wednesday
Our school community gathered on Ash Wednesday for a whole-school Mass, led by 5/6DM. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season and is a time for reflection, prayer, and starting anew as we prepare our hearts for Easter. It teaches us about humility, forgiveness, and the importance of living in harmony with others. As we received ashes on our foreheads during Mass, we were reminded of our shared humanity and the precious gift of life.
Project Compassion
Project Compassion is an important initiative run by Caritas Australia during Lent. It's about helping those in need around the world by raising money for communities facing poverty, injustice, and hardship. Through activities like learning about different cultures and hearing stories of resilience, Project Compassion teaches us about empathy, compassion, and the power of making a positive difference. By participating in Project Compassion, we can work together to create a more caring and inclusive world, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Your generosity can help communities access clean water, food security, skills training, health and sanitation and disaster risk reduction training. Together with your support, we can create lasting change today, and For All Future Generations. Each child has been given a Project Compassion box where they can donate any loose change during the Lenten season. This box can then be returned to the Front Office. Alternatively, you can access the link below to access our school’s donation page: https://schools.projectcompassion.org.au/leah-bellifemini
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