School Evangelisation
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Sale Kicks Off Project Compassion with a Sizzle!
The Year 10 Ministry students got Project Compassion 2025 off to a fantastic start with a lively and delicious Shrove Tuesday Pancake Sale. With spatulas in hand and smiles on their faces, the students worked hard to cook and sell pancakes to the enthusiastic SJPC community, raising an impressive $250 towards our school goal of $2000.
The day was filled with joy and laughter as the ministry students embraced the spirit of service and generosity. Their efforts truly embodied the charism of St. Pope John Paul II, whose faith in the power of young people to make a difference continues to inspire us all. Through this simple yet meaningful event, our students demonstrated how small acts of kindness and service can contribute to greater change.
Thank you to everyone who supported this event by purchasing pancakes and donating to Project Compassion. Let’s continue this momentum and work together towards our goal, knowing that every dollar raised will make a real difference in communities around the world!
A Reflective Ash Wednesday Liturgy
On Wednesday, our school community gathered for a beautiful and reflective Ash Wednesday liturgy, marking the beginning of the Lenten season. This sacred time of prayer and reflection invited us to consider what Lent means for us as individuals and as a school community.
During the liturgy, the Year 10 Ministry students officially launched Project Compassion, introducing the boxes placed in each homeroom. These boxes serve as a daily reminder of our call to generosity and compassion, as the funds raised will go towards transforming lives in vulnerable communities worldwide.
Project Compassion 2025 shares three stories from around the world. We’ll meet Toefuata'iga - (Toy-foo-ah-tah-ing-ah) a young student from Samoa who faced severe water shortages at her school. Thanks to Caritas Australia and the generosity of supporters like you, her school now has a 10,000 L water tank improving hygiene and allowing the teachers to prioritise education.
We’ll get to know Lam from Vietnam, born with short stature, Lam faced social exclusion and limited employment opportunities – through the I-SHINE program, Lam is now a freelance graphic designer.
And we’ll meet Irene from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) who faced immense challenges after losing her father to war and raising her children in poverty. With support from Caritas Australia, Irene received vocational training in sewing and farming and can now support her whole family.
Watch the Introduction to Project Compassion film HERE - be inspired by 3 powerful stories of resilience and strength, and learn the impact that our support can have on vulnerable communities around the world.
As we journey through Lent, let us take this opportunity to embrace prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, committing ourselves to acts of kindness and service. May we follow in the footsteps of Christ and use this time to deepen our faith and extend our love to those in need.
Let’s continue to support Project Compassion and make a meaningful impact together!
Leader of School Evangelisation