Candlemas

St Vincent's was 'alight' today as we celebrated the feast of Candlemas. Candlemas is a celebration of Jesus, who is the 'light of the world'.  As our School mission statement is to "Let Your Light Shine", then what a perfect day to come together as a whole school and celebrate the love of Jesus being in each and every one of us.

The procession of light began with representatives from Mini Vinnies visiting each class in the school and the nursery to give out candles where, using tea lights, the children passed the light of the candle to one another.  The procession ended in the Junior Playground, where the whole school gathered with Father John to turn our lights on, receive a blessing and to sing our school mission song.  It was a wonderful occasion and the children will take their candles home to remember that their lights can shine in whatever they do!