On Thursday night, we had some of our Year 3 students partake in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. In recent weeks, all of Year 3 have been focusing on this Sacrament. It is no mistake that this Sacrament falls during the Season of Lent. Lent is a time of waiting and preparation for Easter, and when we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. This season is one of penance, reflection, prayer, almsgiving and fasting in order to prepare ourselves for Jesus. God’s love, mercy and forgiveness is a central theme of Lent and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Students have focused on restoring relationships through reconciliation. We all make mistakes and we are not perfect. But by returning to God, sincerely saying sorry and being forgiven, we can strengthen our relationship with each other, and with God. God never tires of forgiveness, and neither should we.

Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.”- Matthew 18:21-22.