HOLY WEEK

Holy Week is one of the most significant events of the Liturgical Year. It begins on Palm Sunday, the 6th Sunday of Lent, and finishes at the conclusion of the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday evening. The events of Holy Week are told as a continuous narrative. 

This week our school was able to highlight the important events of Holy Week. Each morning, students led our community in prayer and reflection. Congratulations to the students and teachers in every grade for preparing a beautiful liturgical celebration during this special time for our church. 

Monday 3 April - 

Kindergarten and Year 1 together reenacted Jesus coming into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.  

Tuesday 4 April - 

Year 2 - Washing of the feet

Year 3 - Last Supper

Year 4 - Garden of Gethsemane

Year 5 - Arrest of Jesus 

Wednesday 5 April - 

Year 6 created the Stations of the Cross.

A special thank you to Mrs Hampton, our Religious Education Coordinator, for planning this Holy Week reflection. Also special thanks to Ms Johnson for organising all the drama elements of this event for our school. 

It was wonderful to see Fr John and many parents and carers join our community over the past few mornings.

As we journey towards the end of Lent, we wish all our families and staff a happy and safe Easter break.

P & F EASTER RAFFLE

Thank you to all those in the P & F for organising our Easter Raffle this term. We also thank the school community for their support in purchasing tickets. The Easter Raffle was drawn today. Congratulations to all the winners in the raffle.

EASTER

The season of Easter, covers the fifty-day period from Easter to Pentecost. It can be seen as:

• A Time of Celebration
• A Time of Renewal
• A Time of Peace
• A Time of Promise
• A Time of New Beginnings

 

We hope all St John’s families have a blessed and Holy Easter.