At Easter , we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, the triumph of life over death. It is the great season of hope. Catholic schools are places of hope - Easter places! Let us pray that our schools will be inspired by a view of life that is joyful and optimistic and that our own association might contribute to this.

Lord Jesus, fill us with the spirit of hope and joyful expectation. You have shared your life with us and, if we allow it to happen, we can never be alone. The future you have in store for us is beyond all human expectation. May we strive to keep our schools places of hope, peace and love. Amen.