We are approaching the end of Lent and looking forward to the resurrection of Christ on Easter Sunday. The classes have draped their prayer spaces in purple and displayed their Lenten promises’ bowls in the space. Each Friday we have gathered to reinforce the message of Lent and pray together. We will end our Lent with the traditional Yr 6 commemoration of the Stations of the Cross (see below).
Lent is a way to lead us to prayer. Below I have included a way to prayer. This series will continue into the midyear with various ways to engage in prayer or conversations with your God.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS- Yr 6
Holy Thursday 28th March
Each year it is traditional for our Yr6 students to commemorate Jesus’ last day on earth with a production of The Stations of the Cross. The production through tableaux and prayer retells the station from Jesus arrest through to his placement in the tomb. This is a solemn production but one that never fails to move those present. All members of the community are invited to join with our students and staff, please be seated by 2.20 pm in the Hall.
WAYS TO PRAY- A SERIES
Know to whom you are speaking
Prayer is a conversation with God, and every conversation begins by addressing the person to whom you are speaking by name. Jesus begins with ‘Our Father’. He focuses on a distinct person- the Heavenly God with whom he has a personal relationship with. We have the right to call God, Father/ Mother/Abba whatever the times call for. Begin your conversation with the name you need at the time.
Fourth Week of Lent
(Week beginning Monday 11 March)
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Samoa may be a country surrounded by water, but access to clean drinking water is scarce in some areas, with many families facing extreme hardship as a result. Leaia lives with her five children, husband, brother and sister-in-law on the island of Upolu in Samoa. Not having access to a reliable source of clean water caused Leaia a lot of worry. Their home is not connected to a piped water system, so they had to rely solely on rainwater collected in old fridges. When their water ran out, Leaia had to walk with her young children to collect water in buckets and containers from a neighbour down the street. With the support of Caritas Australia's local partner, Caritas Samoa, a water tank was installed at Leaia's home. She and her family now have a steady supply of clean drinking water at home. Next year, they will also have a toilet built, with the support of Caritas Samoa, which will further improve their health and living conditions. “We are very thankful and grateful for the water tank. It has helped us so much and made our daily life easier,” Leaia said. Watch Leaia’s Story
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Teresa Pascoe
Assistant Principal, Religious Identity and Mission
NOW ENROLLING 2025 and BEYOND
Due to increased interest in our school, if you have siblings or friends’ children who would like to attend Christ the King School, we ask that you please get enrolments in, as a matter of urgency.
Application forms can be collected from the front office or at info@christking.catholic.edu.au
Please be aware we already have a wait list for some year levels in 2025. Taking enrolments for 2026 and 2027.
Thank you to everyone that has returned the student information and consent forms, your assistance in this has been greatly appreciated.
To the handful still outstanding please can you return your forms as a matter of urgency to ensure we have the correct information for your studnet/s.
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