Today, 14th February, as Catholics we are celebrating Ash Wednesday.
Ash Wednesday places Catholics and Christians in the place of Jesus’ entry into the desert before His death. It is a symbolic turning of one’s heart towards God, recognising the brokenness that exists and the need for salvation.
The ash is meant to communicate grief and sorrow over sins and repentance through the death of Jesus Christ on the cross. Ash Wednesday initiates the 40-day period of Lent, during which we reflect on Jesus’ 40-day fast and temptation in the desert.
Traditionally, this day and Good Friday are days of fasting and abstinence for Catholic adults but not our students. Lent is a penitential season of prayer, self-denial and helping others where the Church prepares for Easter.
We will be having a Whole School Mass for Ash Wednesday at 11:30am in the Hall and it will be celebrated by Fr Shibu.
Our seniors, the Year 5/6 students will be assisting with prayer of the Faithful.
We Hope to see you at Mass today 💛