From the REC
 |
First Sunday of Lent Year C - Mass of day with Lectionary & Missal tests of Sunday Lent 1 Yr C Sunday 9 March First Reading: Deuteronomy 26:4-10 Moses tells the Israelites of God's care for them Second Reading: Romans 10:8-13 All who call upon the Lord will be saved. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory! Gospel: Luke 4:1-13 Jesus is tempted in the desert. |
 |
Second Sunday of Lent Year C Sunday March 16 First Reading: Genesis 15:5-13. 17-18 The Lord establishes a convenant with Abraham. Second Reading: Phillippians 3:17-4:1 Our citzenship is in heaven. Gospel: Luke 9:28-36 Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James and John. |
As we journey through Lent, this may provide you and your family with some ideas to get more out of the 40 days journey to Easter.
March is the month of St. Joseph! St. Joseph holds a revered and pivotal role, recognized as one of the most important saints in the Catholic Church. As the earthly father of Jesus Christ and the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Joseph played a crucial part in the Holy Family. His significance lies not only in his familial role but also in his unwavering faith, righteousness, and humble obedience to God’s divine plan for him.
The Feast of St. Joseph is on 19 March.
He is the powerful intercessor for various aspects of life and is the patron saint of fathers, workers, immigrants, and a model for those seeking guidance in their daily struggles. Many turn to St. Joseph in times of need, seeking his intercession for employment, family matters, and spiritual guidance.
St. Joseph is admired for his obedience to God, his unwavering faith, and his role in protecting and providing for Mother Mary and Jesus. St. Joseph’s prominence in the Catholic Church emphasizes the value of a righteous and humble life and a complete and total surrender to the Lord.
St. Joseph, Protector of the Church, pray for us!
We have recently moved the the College's statue of St Joseph to the Religious Education block. The picture shows some of the titles that are associated with St Joseph.
Yesterday, we went to the Emmaus centre in Campbelltown for the year 8 Catholic Leadership Cluster day, meeting students from other schools where we participated in activities to build towards the creation of a Digital Discipleship project. I was joined by Dylan Reyes, Danielle Housea, Vanessa Rees, Emily Allen and Paige Merlino from year 8. I enjoyed planning strategies that helped to guide our Year 8 cohort to get everyone through their challenges this year. We plan to make an informative video on the issues of Year 8 via interviews. We are going to interview Year 8 to hear their experiences, and have senior students and staff respond with their advice or insight. We are doing this to spread awareness and give ideas to help combat many of the issues that were brainstormed at this event.
Today was a great day and we are looking forward to the future in Year 12 to study for our HSC and come back to the Emmaus Conference Centre. I hope that we can look forward to achieving the success we see in our senior students in the future of our schooling years.
By Talione Unasa
