A Message from the Leader of Ministry
Siobhan Kelly
"Return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning."
– Joel 2:12
Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday at CMCC
This week, the CMCC community came together in faith to mark the beginning of Lent, a season of reflection, prayer, and renewal. Our Lenten journey began with the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Stall, where students and staff enjoyed delicious pancakes in the spirit of tradition. This event not only brought joy but also reminded us of the significance of preparing our hearts for the season of Lent. All funds raised through our Pancake Tuesday Stall will go towards our Project Compassion fundraising drive.
The following day, we gathered as a school to celebrate Ash Wednesday, a solemn day that calls us to repentance and renewal. We were blessed to have our Parish Priest, Father Joyce, preside over our liturgy, where he encouraged us to be Pilgrims of Hope throughout this Lenten season. As we received the ashes, we were reminded of our humility and the call to grow in faith through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
As part of their LEA classes, students made personal Lenten pledges—choosing either to give up something as an act of sacrifice or to take up something that allows them to bring their faith into action. Whether it be offering kindness, volunteering, or deepening their prayer life, these commitments reflect our call to live out the Gospel message in everyday life.
May this Lenten season be a time of grace, reflection, and spiritual growth for all.
United in Mercy