What Students Are Learning About

Kindergarten had a rest day on Ash Wednesday so they received the Ashes the next day from their teacher. They also changed the cloths on the class prayer table to purple to match the colours in the church and created beautiful Lenten promises. Wonderful Job!

Catholic Life and Reflection

I can see the tiniest bit of colour in some trees as I am driving to school. Not being someone who enjoys the heat, the thought of cool autumn days and evenings brings a smile to my face. I know that the cold winter will follow but it is all part of the journey.

This week we introduced our 2023 theme to the school at assembly. The focus is Walking Together. The theme is a focus across the Archdiocese and was instigated by the Archbishop. I have always been drawn to this episode in the Resurrection story. 

I love the idea of journey, growth, becoming who we are supposed to be. In our assembly I made sure to remind students that there are stones along the way, some that help you step up and some that trip you up. These are all part of our journey: faith, life, parenthood, marriage.  Wherever you are going the trips, falls and step ups are there for us to learn from. As Jesus is too.

Sometimes, like the disciples walking to Emmaus, we don’t recognise Him but that doesn’t mean He is not present. This week try to see where Jesus is present in your life.

God bless you as you walk your Lenten journey.

Stepanie Stewart