This week at St Pat’s we celebrated the beginning of Lent. Leading up to Lent Fr Luke visited classes to talk about what the season of Lent is. He described the season as “the time we take to prepare for the celebration of Easter – one of the greatest celebrations!”

Shrove Tuesday

On Tuesday students from Kinder to Year 6 celebrated Shrove Tuesday with pancakes. Students discussed the reasoning behind having pancakes and many explained the need to use all ingredients in the cupboard before we begin Lent. Thank you to the senior students who helped prepare the pancakes for this celebration.

Ash Wednesday

All students began Lent by making a Lenten Intention. The focus for these intentions was giving up or taking up something to help others during Lent. The St Pat’s community gathered for a symbolic burning ceremony, at which these intentions were burnt to show our commitment. The community then gathered for Ash Wednesday Mass.