St Michael's Primary School - Kaleen
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Tyrrell Circuit
Kaleen ACT 2617
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Religious Education News - Erika Tokich

Holy Week Liturgies
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Next Wednesday the 9th of  April, the K-2 students will present a dramatisation of the events of Palm Sunday, when Jesus’ entered Jerusalem as a King and Saviour. The crowds waved palm branches and cried “Hosanna”, which means ‘Lord save us’, which is what Jesus came to do.  As we journey into Holy Week, perhaps we could reflect on how Jesus can save us in our own lives and in the world.

Next Thursday the 10th April,  3/4 students will dramatise the Last Supper where Jesus celebrated the first Eucharist. During His final meal with the disciples, Jesus asks ‘do this in memory of me’, which we do each Sunday when we celebrate Mass. The 5/6  students will reenact the somber events of Good Friday, the day Jesus gave His life for us. It is referred to as ‘good’ Friday as even though Jesus’ death was tragic, it is through this sacrifice that Salvation is possible for us all.

Families are most welcome to join us in the courtyard at 9am for these commemorations.

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Project Compassion

The transformative work of Caritas Australia is only possible thanks to supporters like you and the dedication, passion, and resilience of our local partners, who tirelessly work to empower communities and create brighter futures.

In Vietnam, Caritas Australia’s partner programs, like I-SHINE, helped Lam, a young man with a disability, gain graphic design skills and start a successful freelance business, inspiring others to pursue their dreams.

In Samoa, Caritas Australia works with Caritas Samoa to improve access to clean water and sanitation through initiatives like water tank installations, transforming health and well-being for families like Toefuata’iga’s.

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Caritas Australia works in partnership with Caritas Kongolo on the Youth Capacity Strengthening Program. This initiative equipped Irene, a single mother, with sewing and farming skills, enabling her to support her family and empower others in her community.

Through partnerships like these, Caritas Australia creates lasting change in communities across the globe.

A reminder to return Project Compassion boxes before the end of term. Alternatively, you can donate at our school website:

https://fundraise.projectcompassion.org.au/o/st-michaels-primary-school-kaleen

First Eucharist

Picture3.pngNext term we will be celebrating the Sacrament of First Eucharist. There will be an information night on Thursday the 1 May at 6pm St Michael’s Church. If you wish for your child to receive this Sacrament it is important that you attend this evening. Other key dates for the Sacrament are Thursday the 12 June which is both the Retreat Day and the Parent/Child Information Evening. The sacrament will be celebrated on Sunday the 22 June.