Religious Education & Parish News
Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
On the Solemnity of the Annunciation, Pope Francis carried out a solemn Act of Consecration of humanity, and Russia and Ukraine in particular, to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Pope Francis invited priests, religious and the faithful to assemble in their churches and places of prayer to also recite this prayer.
At the conclusion of last Friday’s parish Mass, our students from Years 3-6 Mass joined the parish community in this special prayer. Below is an extract from the prayer provided by Pope Francis.
Extract from the Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Therefore, Mother of God and our Mother, to your Immaculate Heart we solemnly entrust and consecrate ourselves, the Church and all humanity, especially Russia and Ukraine. Accept this act that we carry out with confidence and love. Grant that war may end and peace spread throughout the world. The “Fiat” that arose from your heart opened the doors of history to the Prince of Peace. We trust that, through your heart, peace will dawn once more. To you we consecrate the future of the whole human family, the needs and expectations of every people, the anxieties and hopes of the world.
Project Compassion Feature Stories
Fourth Week of Lent - Rosalie from the Democratic Republic of Congo
This week through Project Compassion we learn about Rosalie, who lives with her husband and seven children in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Forced to join the army when she was just 15-years-old, Rosalie experienced significant trauma and hardship during her years in the military. After she was demobilised from the army, Rosalie, like other ex-combatants, was left to fend for herself in the community.
With your generous support and through Caritas Australia's partners, the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD) and Caritas Bukavu, Rosalie was able to connect with other members of her community and participate in business skills training to help her to reintegrate into society.
She joined a savings group that helped her with a loan to start her own small business selling second-hand shoes and natural remedies.
“I can eat, dress, maintain my health and help others. My children study and manage to eat twice a day. I have learnt to work hand-in-hand with other members of the community. Really, there is more joy in sharing with others.” - Rosalie
Fifth Week of Lent - Shaniella from the Solomon Islands
Not long after Shaniella started, the school was hit by a landslide, flooding and a cyclone, all in quick succession.
With your kind support, CASI helped install water tanks, restoring clean water access to nearby schools, health centres and the wider community. Training was held in agricultural skills to help boost the school community’s food security, as well as in environmental risk management and emergency responses.
Now, Shaniella can complete her skills training, with enough water and food to eat, and improved sanitation. She is improving her ability to earn an income, learning skills which will expand her job opportunities. Students are also better prepared to respond when disaster strikes.
To watch a short film about Rosalie’s story click here and for Shaniella’s story click here.
Please support Project Compassion:lent.caritas.org.au
On the last day of Term 1, we are having a MUFTI Day at school. We ask that students bring a gold coin donation on this day to go towards Project Compassion.
Sacramental Dates for 2022
September @ St Mary of the Rosary Parish Church, Berkeley at 7 pm.
More information will be sent to families next term.
Year 5 Exploring the Trinity - God is 3 in 1: Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Year 5 celebrated St Patrick’s Day by exploring the symbolism used in artworks depicting the Trinity and then they created their own Trinitarian artworks. Here are some of their artworks.
Ms Marita Maloney
Religious Education Coordinator