Year 2
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Welcome to the second video for the Liturgical Formation and Renewal Program for the Archdiocese of Perth. In this second video, Centre for Liturgy Director, Sr Kerry Willison RSM, explains What is Liturgy? In Pope Francis’ recent document Desiderio Desideravi, which means ‘I have earnestly desired’, he shares his reflections on the central nature of…
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As many of you are aware, we have begun the sacred season of Lent. It is a time when we are invited to listen more closely to the teachings of Jesus and consider how we can better live those teachings in our day to day life. The Scriptures and Church tradition, invite us to consider the three…
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Harmony Day is approaching and forms one part of Harmony Week, which runs from 15th to 21st March every year. Harmony week is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background. It is a time to celebrate Australian multiculturalism. To mark Harmony day at St Dominic’s, we would like…
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This week through Project Compassion we learn about Tereesa, a Gamilaroi woman from Western Sydney who struggled with homelessness while raising her four children. At just 16 years old, she had to leave school after falling pregnant with her first child. A single mother struggling with homelessness, Tereesa’s only concern was finding stability for her…
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Welcome to the first in a series of four videos for the Liturgical Formation and Renewal Program for the Archdiocese of Perth. In this first video, Episcopal Vicar for Education and Faith Formation, the Very Rev Fr Vincent Glynn explains, What is Sacramentality and its role in the celebration of liturgy? One of the unique…
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We begin our annual Lenten Project Compassion journey by learning about Laxmi, a 16-year-old girl living in Jajarkot, a remote district in Nepal where almost half of the population live below the poverty line. Tragedy struck when Laxmi was 10 years old and her father passed away. Her father worked hard to pay for his…
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Please find below information from the Office of the Episcopal Vicar for Education and Faith Formation about a process for the Archdiocese to engage in a renewal of liturgical practice, by engaging in a deeper study and reflection on the faith of the Church which is expressed in the Church’s liturgy. The program of renewal…
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On Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday and the the start of Lent, we will be celebrating Shrove Tuesday with our students. As well as teaching the students about the history and traditions associated with Shrove Tuesday, we would like to share a pancake snack with our students. Some of our classes will be making…
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Next Wednesday, 22nd February, the staff and students of St Dominic’s School will mark the beginning of Lent by attending Ash Wednesday Mass. The mass will commence at 11:30am in St Dominic’s Church and all in our community are welcome to join us for this special celebration. Lent is a time when Catholics typically give something…
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Next week, 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 allow 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…
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