Third Week of Lent

(Week beginning Monday 24 March)

Lam is 27 years old from a small village in rural Vietnam who faced significant challenges due to his short stature. Growing up, Lam often felt isolated due to limited job opportunities and difficulty moving around his community. While his friends started jobs after high school, Lam stayed home with his parents, unsure if he could ever achieve his dream of becoming a graphic designer.

Everything changed when Lam joined the I-SHINE program, supported by Caritas Australia. Through this initiative, Lam completed a six-month course developing his graphic design skills. Along the way, he built confidence, made friends and gained a sense of connection.

Today, Lam runs a successful freelance graphic design business from home, serving clients worldwide and earning a steady income. Lam hopes his story will encourage other young people with disabilities to overcome obstacles and pursue their dreams.

Lam’s journey shows how your support of Project Compassion empowers individuals to break barriers and transform their lives.

Watch Lam’s story by using the QR code.

Will you walk alongside people like Lam this Lent?

                               

St Bede's TAPITAS - Fundraising Activity

In Week 9, families will have the opportunity to add their name to our St Bede’s ‘TAPITAS’ wall. What is ‘TAPITAS?’

One of the main fundraising initiatives is to raise money for communities who do not have access to clean water. Monies raised go towards buying and installing water tanks, pumps and raising awareness about hygiene and drinking water.

Each family who donates $5 will receive a droplet to add to our ‘TAPITAS’ wall with your name on it. It will look something like this -

All donations can be brought into school and placed into the class donation box. The classroom teacher will write your family name and display it on the TAPITAS window.

Thank you for standing with us, as we Unite Against Poverty this Lent.

Saints of the Week

This week we have three saints of the week - St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, St Angela Merici and St Clare of Assisi. All three inspirational Saints who have High Schools named after them.