Lenten Prayer

Almighty and Everlasting God, You have given the human race Jesus Christ our Saviour as a model of humility. He fulfilled Your Will by becoming Man And giving His life on the Cross. Help us to bear witness to You By following His example of suffering and make us worthy to share in His Resurrection.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son. Amen.

The Season of Lent

In our daily lives we are often preoccupied with working towards achieving personal goals such as, working hard to build financial stability or going to the gym to keep fit or to build muscle. Although there is nothing wrong with these goals, we often neglect our ‘spiritual needs,’ our soul.

Lent is a wonderful opportunity to take time to grow closer to Christ as we approach Easter.

Our church tradition emphasizes the importance of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving as a time for spiritual renewal and a deeper commitment to the Gospel.

Lent is a time to reflect on our lives and our relationship with God, and to turn away from sin and embrace a life of virtue. The goal of Lent is not just to give something up, but to use the time to grow closer to God and to be transformed by His grace.

"Lent is a time of going very deeply into ourselves... What is it that stands between us and God? Between us and our brothers and sisters? Between us and life, the life of the spirit? Whatever it is, let us relentlessly tear it out, without a moment's hesitation." - Catherine Doherty, Servant of God

Below is a list of resources which can help us draw closer to God this Lenten Season.

Lent 2023: A Resource Guide For Catholics - Catholic-Link

Ash Wednesday Liturgy

On Wednesday 22 February our College gathered together to participate in an Ash Wednesday Liturgy, led by Deacon Chris Creo. The ritual marked the beginning of Lent, the ancient ritual with the sign of ashes, as a sign of repentance. Deacon Chris in his homily, drew on the scientific theory that we are all made of ‘star dust’ just like the stars and our own star, the sun. The difference is that these ‘stars’ in our solar system are finite whereas our Creator God has created us for everlasting life with Him in heaven. Deacon Chris stated that this is the purpose of Lent, to remember that things of this world are not forever and we must make the effort using the three tripods of Lent – Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving to draw closer to our creator so that one day we may be united with Him.

Thank you to all who were involved in ministering and setting up our Ash Wednesday Liturgy.

Friday 8am Mass

Dear Parents/Carers, families and students,

You are invited to attend 8am Mass every Friday of the term (beginning 10 February) at St Catherine of Siena Parish Church. This mass is open to all, and we strongly encourage our students and families to attend. Mass concludes at 8:25am, ensuring that there is more than ample time to get ready for Homeroom. It is important for our students to establish and nurture a relationship with the Lord and what better way to do this than in the Holy Mass. Students are able to volunteer to read at the Mass  and can sign up via SEQTA notices. We look forward to your presence.

Sunday Gospel Reflection

First Sunday of Lent Year A

Mt 4:1-11

Jesus is tempted by the devil in the desert.