EASTER: A reminder to be patient: a time of reflection

Easter is a very sacred time in our Liturgical calendar year. It represents a chaotic, angry time during which much pain was inflicted, resulting in the death of Jesus Christ and his subsequent entombment and resurrection. The Easter egg has become a favourite symbol of hope and new beginnings. The key message of Easter is hope – faith in the future, and a new beginning.

Over the next couple of weeks, students and staff will be involved in reflecting on the various aspects of Holy Week, celebrating them through school liturgical celebrations, class work and gatherings. All Catholic schools reflect on this most important week and do things a little differently. What is constant however, is that staff ensure the events of Holy Week are explained and presented in a child friendly way, ensuring that the message of the Easter story is clear and full of hope. It can be challenging for our students to emphasise that the message of peace is one that is drawn from the violence of Jesus’s Passion and Death and the triumph of his Resurrection on Easter Sunday. However, Holy Week’s celebration of Palm Sunday, the Last Supper, the crucifixion and death of Jesus on Good Friday and his Resurrection on Easter Sunday make this an important and uplifting week in our school.

As families of Catherine McAuley School, please engage with the sacredness of Holy Week as we involve our students in the special events of this Easter celebration. Please speak with your child/ren about what has been retold and join our celebrations where you can.