Shrove Tuesday

Next Tuesday is Shrove Tuesday, often called ‘Pancake Day’, which is the day before Lent begins. 'Shrove' means being forgiven for wrong doings. Traditionally, Pancakes were eaten on this day to use up these foods before the 40-day fasting season of Lent began. We make pancakes to use up any indulgences and rich foods such as dairy, sugar and eggs in the house before commencing the Lenten Fast. Trinity staff and students will enjoy pancakes at recess on this day.

Ash Wednesday - 2nd March 2022 

The following day, Ash Wednesday, will mark the start of the season of Lent – a time of prayer, almsgiving and fasting in preparation for the celebration of Easter. We will celebrate mass at 10am led by Mr Niddrie and Year 3/4. During the mass students will receive a sprinkling of ashes on their foreheads as a symbol of humility and penance. This Mass will be a closed school service.

Project Compassion

The season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, which also marks the beginning of the annual Caritas Australia Project Compassion Appeal. Donations to Project Compassion allows Caritas Australia, the Catholic Agency for International Aid and Development, to work with local communities around the world to end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity.

The theme of Project Compassion 2022 is ‘For All Future Generations’ and reminds us that the good that we do today will extend and impact the lives of generations to come. It invites us to make the world a better place by working together now and finding long-term solutions to global issues.  We encourage you to put your compassion into action this Lent through your prayer, fasting and almsgiving by supporting Project Compassion. Each Trinity family will receive a Project Compassion box for their donations, or you can donate online via the Caritas Australia website at: lent.caritas.org.au

Thought of the Week