Assistant Principal - Mission

Happy Easter!
Yes, it is still Easter for a few more weeks!
"He is not here; he has risen!"
Luke 24:6-7

The Easter season is a time of great joy and celebration for Catholics around the world. It begins with Easter Sunday as we commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and extends for fifty days until the feast of Pentecost (this year on Sunday 19th May). During this time, we reflect on the central mysteries of our faith and rejoice in the new life that Christ offers us.

At its heart, Easter is a celebration of hope and renewal. It reminds us of the profound love that God has for each and every one of us, a love so great that he was willing to sacrifice his only Son for our salvation. Through his death and resurrection, Jesus conquered sin and death, offering us the promise of eternal life.
Throughout the Easter season, we are called to deepen our faith and grow closer to God. We do this through prayer, reflection, and continuing with acts of charity. It is a time to renew our commitment to living out the teachings of Jesus in our daily lives and to share his message of love and compassion with others.
The Easter season ends with the feast of Pentecost, which commemorates the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles. It marks the birth of the Church and reminds us of the ongoing presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives, guiding and sustaining us on our journey of faith.
We understand that not everyone may be familiar with the traditions and customs associated with the Easter season, but we invite you to join us in celebrating this joyous time. Whether you are of the Christian faith or someone who is exploring their faith for the first time, there is a place for you in our community.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the Easter season and its significance, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to support you and your children and we would love to accompany you on your spiritual journey.
Related to this is a new opportunity for our students…

Journey in the Catholic Faith for Teens (JCFT)

For the first time in many years, we are able to offer a 10-week, afterschool, on-site, user-friendly JCFT Program each Wednesday from the 8th of June. This will occur after school from 3:30 to 4:30 in our College Chapel. Historically this has been run at St Agnes Church and has been a little more lengthy. Our Parish Youth Coordinator has tailored this program to meet our students where they are in the early stages of their faith journey.

Who is JCFT for?

• Students who have received their sacraments but would like to understand more of their Catholic faith.
• Students who have been baptised but not confirmed who would like to become a full member of the Catholic Church.
• Students who have received no sacraments and would like to be fully initiated into the Catholic Church.

What would JCFT look like? A 1-hour session with:

• Afternoon Tea and Icebraker/Grabber/Activity
• Essential knowledge to understand the Catholic Faith
• Prayer
• Small Group Discussion / Reflection Questions

If you are interested please complete this Expression of Interest

Gratitude

KAIROS Retreat

Thank you to Mr Timo Gobius who will be co-faciliating a Senior student retreat in Week 11. This is in partnership with MacKillop Senior College. A great deal of preparation goes into preparing other senior students as this is a peer-led retreat experience.

Easter Mass

I also extend my thanks to Mr Shane Hyland, Zac Parnell, Miss Emily Young, Emily Burg, Callum Pender-Buchan and so many other staff for their work in preparing for our beautiful Easter Mass. To the other musicians, Altar-servers, readers and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion - you all added so much to the reverence and sacredness of the celebration.

EMMANUEL WORSHIP ARE COMING TO TOWN

WEDNESDAY 10th APRIL | ST AGNES CATHOLIC CHURCH, HAY STREET

Did you know the Emmanuel Worship is coming next week? For those who have been to IGNITE, you will know how amazing this worship team are.

Zac Parnell has organised three parts to their visit:

• Music In Liturgy Workshop 5 - 6 pm
• Eucharistic Adoration 6:30 - 7:30 pm
• BBQ Dinner 7:30 - 8:30 pm

You are welcome all of these times. It will be an opportunity to meet the team and to learn from their expertise in worship and ministry.

To RSVP, please fill in this Google Form