The Paschal Triduum begins the evening of Holy Thursday, and ends the evening of Easter Day.  The word Triduum comes from the Latin word meaning "three days."  The Triduum celebrates the heart of our faith, salvation, and redemption:  the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.  Jesus’ challenge was to offer himself out of love, duty and service, without being resentful.  He was asked to give up his life and freedom to save us.  This is our challenge each day; to give our love and service to family, friends and neighbours, freely without resentment.  Pope Francis in a Palm Sunday homily prayed that as the Church sets out on the path of Holy Week, faithful would commit to following Jesus’ way of humility with determination and “immense love” for him, saying that it is this love which “will guide us and give us strength.”

This week at Holy Spirit we value generosity which we know as the quality of being kind and giving to others.  It is a quality that is a lot like unselfishness.  Someone showing generosity is happy to give time, money, food or kindness to people in need.  When we show generosity, we give away things or money or put others before ourselves.  This week we pray that our students and families recognise the needs of others and be generous toward others, especially those who need our help.

Thank you to all our families who have purchased raffle tickets for 

Project Compassion.  There will be many children excited for the draw on Thursday hoping to win one of these wonderful prizes.  Your generosity in supporting this fundraiser is much appreciated.  All Project Compassion boxes can be returned to the Office or class teacher to be included in our donation to Project Compassion.

Have a safe and enjoyable break. 

God bless.

Caroline Fuller