Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday

From the Religious Education Coordinator (Primary)

**Ms Isabella Deluca**
Religious Education Coordinator (Primary)

Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday

Primary school students celebrated Shrove Tuesday by enjoying some pancakes with their class on February 21. Traditionally during Lent, Christians would give up rich foods such as butter, eggs and sugar. Shrove Tuesday was the last chance to eat these foods – and what better way to do so than with a delicious pancake! Thank you to all families who donated pancake mix and toppings. The Primary JAM Leaders loved being able to donate our extra toppings to the Adelaide Day Centre in Moore St.

The following day, students marked the beginning of Lent with an Ash Wednesday Liturgy on February 22. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Church’s season of Lent. The marking of the ashes on our foreheads on this day is a public expression of our faith and humility. It is a time of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Lent prepares us for the season of Easter, the most important time in the Church’s calendar. By praying, fasting and giving alms, we are reminded of Jesus’ death and resurrection. All Primary classes received a Caritas Australia Project Compassion box to assist with the collection of donations during Lent. Families are welcome to donate online through our fundraiser page. The theme of Project Compassion for 2023 is ‘For All Future Generations’ and reminds us that the good we do today impacts the lives of generations to come. Project Compassion boxes with monetary donations can be brought back to school after Easter along with the tab attached inside the box completed with the requested information. For further information about Project Compassion or if you would like to donate online, please visit the Caritas Australia website at: www.caritas.org.au/project-compassion.

Ms Isabella Deluca
Religious Education Coordinator (Primary)