Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday is the day that we commemorate Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem.  On Wednesday the 9th of April, the K-2 will be leading a liturgy which dramatises the gospel story. During the liturgy there will be opportunities to ponder on questions such as ‘Why was Jesus riding a donkey?’, 'Why were some Jews excited and others angry?’ and ‘How have we welcomed Jesus into our hearts this Lent?’. This liturgy will lead us into a Holy Thursday liturgy led by 3-4 students and a Good Friday liturgy led by 5-6 students both on Thursday the 10th of April.  Families are most welcome to join us in the courtyard at 9am for these commemorations.

Project Compassion

Lam is 27 years old from a small village in rural Vietnam who faced significant challenges due to his short stature. Growing up, Lam often felt isolated due to limited job opportunities and difficulty moving around his community. While his friends started jobs after high school, Lam stayed home with his parents, unsure if he could ever achieve his dream of becoming a graphic designer.

Everything changed when Lam joined the I-SHINE program, supported by Caritas Australia. Through this initiative, Lam completed a six-month course developing his graphic design skills. Along the way, he built confidence, made friends and gained a sense of connection.

Today, Lam runs a successful freelance graphic design business from home, serving clients worldwide and earning a steady income. Lam hopes his story will encourage other young people with disabilities to overcome obstacles and pursue their dreams.

Lam’s journey shows how your support of Project Compassion empowers individuals to break barriers and transform their lives.

Watch Lam’s story here

Will you walk alongside people like Lam this Lent?

A reminder that Project Compassion boxes will be collected at the end of term. Alternatively, you can donate at our school website:

https://fundraise.projectcompassion.org.au/o/st-michaels-primary-school-kaleen

Reconciliation Retreat Day

Last Thursday the Year 4 students and Sacrament candidates, participated in a Reconciliation Retreat Day.  The day involved activities based around repentance, forgiveness and reconciliation. We concluded the day with a liturgy based around the Parable of The Prodigal Son which shares the message of God’s unconditional love and mercy for us all.  Students participated with reverence and were open in sharing their thoughts and own experiences with each other. At the end of the day we reflected on what we had learnt. Responses included, ‘I learnt that God loves you unconditionally’, ‘We need to forgive others like Jesus did’, and ‘Everybody makes mistakes and needs a second chance’. What mature and insightful reflections! Congratulations to all students and candidates who have celebrated their Sacrament of Reconciliation this week.