Religion News: Thursday the 18^th of May 2023

Catholic Education Week

Our school, along with the 45 Catholic schools in the Diocese of Sale, will celebrate Catholic Education Week from this Friday the 19th of May to Friday the 26^th of May.

The theme for this year’s celebrations is- Catholic Schools – Places of Encounter. ‘Let the words you speak always be full of Grace’, based on Colossians 4:6.

Catholic schools are more than just buildings where students come to learn. They are Places of Encounter where students can grow academically, spiritually and personally.

The ‘Speaking with Grace’ theme invites us to consider the power of our words and the impact our words may have on others. Words have the power to inspire, uplift, and transform lives but they can also be hurtful or discouraging. This year’s theme aims to encourage students and those in our school community to use their words to build up others, to speak out against injustice, and to spread love and hope in the world.

Catholic Education Week is an opportunity for all Catholic schools to celebrate our distinctive mission and share features that are special about our schools.

Members of our staff will be attending a Leadership Mass and Dinner to celebrate and recognise the outstanding service and excellence of staff and students in Catholic education in our Diocese in Traralgon on Friday the 19^th of May.

Our school will also celebrate a Prayer Service on Wednesday the 24^th of May at 9:10 am in the Junior Learning Space.  Families are invited and welcome.

Our whole School will also attend the Peace Mass on Friday the 26^th of May in Sale.  We will join other Catholic schools in the Wellington Shire to pray for peace.  The Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Greg Bennet.

Kind Regards

Sue Benc