Religious Life of St Monica's 

Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation 

Today all students in Year 4 have participated in a retreat day on our parish grounds learning about God’s unfailing love and how we can always come to him for healing. We ask you to keep these children in your prayers as they grow in their faith.  

As we journey through this Lenten season as a community we are reminded of the profound importance of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation in our Catholic faith. This sacrament, also known as Confession, offers us a unique opportunity to seek God's forgiveness and to renew our relationship with Him.  

The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation is a beautiful expression of God's infinite mercy. It allows us to confess our sins, express our sorrow, and receive absolution from a priest. Through this sacrament we are not only forgiven but also given the grace to strengthen our resolve to live a more faithful and loving life. 

Social Action and Justice 

Each year during Lent Catholic Schools across Australia raise money for Project Compassion. As a Catholic school, Project Compassion is one of our major charity drives. Your generous support this Lenten season will enable Caritas Australia to provide life-changing support to communities facing poverty, food insecurity, lack of education, and water shortages, while building resilience against future challenges. Together, through faith and action, we can bring hope and opportunity to those most in need. Please continue to collect donations for the remaining weeks of Lent. Donation boxes can be sent in each Friday, with final donations collected in week 10. Thank you in advance for your generosity. 

To support our focus on almsgiving, fasting and prayer, your child will have received a 40acts wall chart. The theme for 40acts 2025 is: Do Lent generously. The idea behind 40acts is to complete one act a day as we journey through the 40 days of Lent. 

Opening Our Hearts to the Holy Spirit

  

Term 1 Liturgical Life of St Monica’s Primary School
	Whole School Prayer	Grade Masses
Week 8	Whole School Prayer Focus: Come Holy Spirit Respect God led by 4 Maroon Friday 9.10am	Grade Mass Wednesday 9.30am: Year 2
Week 9		Grade Mass Wednesday 9.30am:  Year 1
Week 10		Grade Mass Wednesday 9.30am:  Kindergarten