Stations of the Cross: A Prayerful Reflection

As a school community, we came together this afternoon to prayerfully reflect on Jesus’ journey through a powerful freeze-frame presentation of each station. Using this dramatic technique, our students created still, silent images that depicted key moments of Jesus’ Passion. Each freeze-frame captured the emotion and significance of the station, providing a profound opportunity for reflection.

We are grateful to all who joined us in this meaningful experience as we reflected on the journey of Christ together.

As Lent concludes, here's a prayer for your family to express gratitude and reflect on the journey, seeking God's blessings for the coming Easter season:

"Loving God, we thank you for guiding us through this Lenten journey. May we carry the spirit of renewal and compassion into our lives. Bless us with a joyful Easter, filled with your grace and love." 

EASTER

We wish you and your loved ones

a blessed and joyful Easter!

Commemorating Anzac Day 2025

The City of Casey will support a number of Anzac Day services being held throughout the municipality to honour the occasion. These events are organised by local community groups and proudly supported by Council.  

Thursday 24 April 

Endeavour Hills
Time: 11:00 am service 
Location: Endeavour Hills War Memorial, Heatherton Road, Endeavour Hills

Friday 25 April

Berwick
Time: 10:40 am march, 11:00 am service 
Location: Berwick Cenotaph, High Street, Berwick

Cranbourne
Time: 6:00 am service 
Location: Cenotaph Area, High Street, Cranbourne

Cranbourne
Time: 10:40 am march, 11:00 am service
Location: Cenotaph Area, High Street, Cranbourne            

Hampton Park
Time: 6:00 am service 
Location: ANZAC Memorial, Arthur Wren Hall, 16-20 Stuart Avenue, Hampton Park

Narre Warren
Time: 6:00 am service 
Location: Bunjil Place, 2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren

Narre Warren North
Time: 9:00 am service
Location: Narre Warren North War Memorial, Memorial Drive, Narre Warren North 

Thank You for Supporting Project Compassion 2025! This Lent, students shared the powerful stories of three remarkable individuals who have overcome immense challenges. Thanks to the kindness of supporters like you, their lives - and the lives of those around them - have been transformed. In Samoa, Toefuata'iga’s life was changed with access to clean water through Caritas Australia’s partnership with Caritas Samoa. Her school now has a water tank, improving health and allowing the school to focus on education.

Lam, from rural Vietnam, overcame the challenges of living with a disability by joining the I-SHINE program. He now runs a successful freelance graphic design business and inspires others to pursue their dreams.

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Irene, a single mother, found hope through Caritas Australia’s partnership with Caritas Kongolo. By learning sewing and farming skills, she now provides for her extended family and mentors other women in her community.

Thank you for supporting Project Compassion 2025 through the classroom donation boxes. Caritas Australia extends a heartfelt THANK YOU to our school community for your generous support of Project Compassion 2025. Your kindness and contributions will empower vulnerable communities to overcome challenges, build resilience, and create a brighter future for generations to come.

The donations collected through each grade’s Project Compassion boxes will be forwarded to Caritas Australia, helping to bring hope and lasting change to those in need.

Thank you for making a difference!

FIRST RECONCILIATION CELEBRATIONS - 2025

Congratulations to the following students who received the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time:

Lucas B, Chloe C, Logan C, Levi C, Ezekiel G, Maliana P, Katalina P, Mattaious V, Jordan A, Nathaniel D, Jaxon F, Maikeli F, Ivy J, Mackenzie L, Mia M, Jade M, Nicholas N, Christian U, Maximus V,  Gabriel F,  Fabian K  and Eden  D   

2025 Student Led Fundraisers Years 4-6

Exciting Fundraising Opportunity for Years 4-6 Students!

Many of our students have expressed enthusiasm for planning a fundraiser to support a charity of their choice. With the support of a parent, students in Years 4-6 are invited to collaborate with their peers and organize a fundraising stall during Catholic Education Week. (DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED)

Now is a great time for students to start discussing ideas with their families and thinking about the type of stall they’d like to run. A meeting will be scheduled with Mrs. Privitera for interested students to begin planning in early Term 2.

Each stall must have a parent helper present on the day to assist with setup and pack-up. Please ensure that parent volunteers have an up-to-date Working with Children Check (WWCC). The upcoming holiday break is a perfect time to start getting everything in place.

Stay tuned—more details to come!

Fifth Sunday of Lent, Cycle C

Sunday, April 6, 2025

John 8:1-11
Jesus does not condemn the woman caught in adultery.

The Gospel for the fifth Sunday of Lent continues to offer lessons about God's mercy and forgiveness. Last Sunday we heard the Parable of the Prodigal Son from the Gospel of Luke. Today we hear not a parable, but the report from John's Gospel of an encounter among Jesus, the scribes and Pharisees, and a woman who made a poor choice. God knows us well, and he does not judge us. God sees the big picture, not just one puzzle piece. He always forgives us and shows mercy toward us. When we look at other people, we can try to see all the puzzle pieces, not just one. We can show others love and mercy.