Faith Works
Baptism
Baptism is one of the Sacraments of Initiation in the Catholic Church. Baptism can be celebrated at any age. We have had a number of families and children express their interest in finding out more information and beginning this journey. If you would like more information, or would like to begin the journey to becoming baptised, please fill out the interest form that will be sent home on Monday or email either Michelle Inchincoli minchincoli@shmorwell.catholic.edu.au or Anne-Marie Robb principal@shmorwell.catholic.edu.au for further details.
Reconciliation
Preparations for baptised students in Grade 3 and above to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation will begin shortly. Families are required to attend two workshops to assist candidates preparing for the Sacrament Reconciliation. Below are the important dates and a note will be sent home on Monday with an enrolment form due back by Thursday 3rd March, 2022.
Workshop 1- Tuesday, March 8th at 5pm- held via a Google Meet.
Workshop 2- Wednesday, March 23rd at 5pm- Google Meet or onsite- TBC- COVID restrictions pending.
Sacrament of Reconciliation- Thursday 31st of March at Sacred Heart Church at 5pm.
Shrove Tuesday
We will be celebrating Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Tuesday) on Tuesday 1st March. With some of the school leaders, staff will cook and share pancakes. Shrove Tuesday is the last day before the season of Lent begins and traditionally, Christians would use all their flour, milk, butter, sugar and eggs to make pancakes in preparation for fasting through Lent. This year, for Shrove Tuesday, we invite students to make a voluntary donation of a gold coin to begin our Lenten Fundraising for Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion. The money raised is used to help support people living in the most vulnerable communities across the world.
We will be using Green’s Pancake Shake Original Mix. Please notify your child’s homeroom teacher of any dietary requirements. We will have jam, honey and butter, however, if there is something else your child would like on their pancakes could this be bought to school in a small container for them to use.
Ash Wednesday
Wednesday 2nd of March, 2022 is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. The blessed palms from the previous years Palm Sunday are made into Ash and used to place the sign of the cross on the forehead. Lent is a time for prayer and reflection on how we can improve and live our lives and finishes on Good Friday. We are still awaiting directions on how COVID restrictions will allow us to gather and participate on this special occasion in the Church calendar.
Prayer for Lent
Dear Lord,
Guide me as I begin the Lenten journey with you. Help me to look into my heart and reflect on the times I have turned away. Help me to listen and grow to return to your love and guidance. Guide me and give me strength to accept your love each day.
Amen.