From the Faith and Mission Coordinator

This week, we join Christians around the world in beginning our Lenten journey towards Easter.

These early days of Lent are rich in tradition. The custom of pancakes on Shrove Tuesday dates back to a time when households needed to consume perishables such as butter and eggs, prior to commencing their Lenten sacrifices. Thanks to the generous support of our parent volunteers, R–6 students celebrated Shrove Tuesday with freshly cooked pancakes, topped with delicious mixes donated by our school community. These donations will continue the spirit of giving, as our Primary JAM leaders prepare to deliver them to the Adelaide Day Centre in the coming weeks. It was a wonderful way to gather together in our class cohorts, enjoy a shared tradition, and begin preparing our hearts for the Lenten season.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a time of prayerful preparation for Easter. In the Christian tradition, the 40 days of Lent are characterised by the practices of prayer, fasting and acts of charity. Classes gathered in their learning spaces on Wednesday morning to participate in reflective liturgies marking the beginning of the Lenten season. Our Ash Wednesday liturgies focused on Project Compassion, the campaign run by Caritas Australia in which funds are raised to support vulnerable communities.  In these quiet, prayerful moments, students and teachers joined together to consider how they might show kindness, compassion, and renewal in the weeks ahead. The ashes which mark our foreheads signify our commitment to “be faithful to the Gospel” and to be animated by love, following the example of Jesus.

Ms Genevieve Pelekani
Faith and Mission Coordinator

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