SHROVE TUESDAY AND ASH WEDNESDAY (Mrs Dunn – Religious Education Coordinator)

Today children enjoyed pancakes to mark a day of preparation for the beginning of Lent, Ash Wednesday. The children were very appreciative of the pancakes and many comments were heard remarking on how nice they tasted. Many thanks go to the Mini-Vinnie students who cooked and distributed our beautiful pancakes! 

During Lent we try to make a conscious effort to prepare ourselves for Easter. We can do this by increasing our prayer, helping others, fasting, giving up things we particularly like, and supporting Project Compassion. Lent urges us to identify and walk with Jesus as he travels towards Jerusalem and the place of his death and resurrection. In the spirit of renewal and conversion we observe Lent by reflecting on the central events of Jesus’ life and welcoming the opportunity to grow through changing our lives.