Ash Wednesday Liturgies
31 March
The Damascus College community met across the Junior, Middle and Senior Schools to mark Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent.
In the Gospel from Matthew 6, students were invited to consider a deeper understanding of faith, one that moves beyond outward expression and into genuine intention. The call to give, pray and fast was presented not as something to be seen, but as a personal response grounded in sincerity and reflection.
As students came forward to receive ashes, the liturgy was marked by a quiet sense of reverence. It was a moment that invited pause, creating space for reflection on the choices that shape who we are and how we live.
The beginning of Lent offered an opportunity for students to consider the small, everyday actions that reflect integrity, compassion and a commitment to justice.
As a Mercy community, Damascus College entered this season with a shared intention to continue growing in faith, strengthening relationships and living out its commitment to welcome and transformation.
