{"id":14739,"date":"2025-10-30T17:02:35","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T06:02:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/?post_type=article&#038;p=14739"},"modified":"2025-10-31T10:44:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T23:44:11","slug":"from-the-religious-education-coordinator-83","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/article\/from-the-religious-education-coordinator-83\/","title":{"rendered":"From The Religious Education Coordinator"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>\u00a0<\/h4>\n<h5><b><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-27-at-12.11.16-pm.png\" data-rel=\"lightcase\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14823 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-27-at-12.11.16-pm.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"147\" height=\"139\" \/><\/a>Pope Leo XIV\u2019s first Apostolic Exhortation, <\/b><b><i>Dilexi te<\/i><\/b><b>, underscores the inseparability of Christian faith and love for the poor, calling for a renewed commitment to social justice and mercy<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-27-at-12.11.27-pm.png\" data-rel=\"lightcase\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14824 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-27-at-12.11.27-pm.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"255\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-27-at-12.11.27-pm.png 255w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-27-at-12.11.27-pm-224x320.png 224w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-27-at-12.11.27-pm-105x150.png 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 255px) 100vw, 255px\" \/><\/a>In his inaugural Apostolic Exhortation titled <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dilexi te<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (\u201cI have loved you\u201d), Pope Leo XIV delivers a powerful message that <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">authentic Christian faith must be lived out through concrete acts of love, especially toward the poor and marginalized<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Drawing inspiration from the Gospel and the legacy of Saint Peter, the Pope emphasizes that <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the Church\u2019s mission is incomplete without a preferential option for the poor<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Key highlights from the exhortation include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Faith and charity are inseparable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Pope Leo insists that belief in Christ must manifest in active compassion and solidarity with those in need. He warns against a faith that is reduced to ritual or doctrine without love.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>A call to action<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: The Pope urges Catholics to move beyond comfort zones and embrace the \u201cperipheries\u201d of society, where suffering and injustice are most acute.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>The poor as the heart of the Gospel<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Echoing the teachings of his predecessors, Pope Leo reaffirms that the poor are not just recipients of charity but central to the Christian message.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>A Church of mercy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: He envisions a Church that is humble, listening, and close to the people, especially those who are forgotten or excluded.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dilexi te<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> sets the tone for Pope Leo\u2019s papacy, signaling a pastoral approach rooted in compassion, inclusion, and a deep concern for the social dimensions of the Gospel. It is a clarion call for believers to embody their faith through love in action, particularly by uplifting the most vulnerable in society<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vatican.va\/content\/leo-xiv\/en\/apost_exhortations\/documents\/20251004-dilexi-te.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.vatican.va\/content\/leo-xiv\/en\/apost_exhortations\/documents\/20251004-dilexi-te.html<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>All Saints Day and All Souls Day\u00a0<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-27-at-12.21.31-pm.png\" data-rel=\"lightcase\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14825 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-27-at-12.21.31-pm.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"273\" height=\"126\" \/><\/a>The Solemnity of All Saints Day and the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed. On November 1st we celebrate two very important dates in the Catholic liturgical calendar: All Saints Day and All Souls Day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In memory of all those who gone before us, let us pray:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">God of the living and the dead, through the power of Christ\u2019s resurrection you have conquered sin and death forever. Each day is a step we take toward eternity. May we continue, day to day, until we step into your eternal presence.\u00a0 Then we shall be reunited with those we love and every tear shall be wiped away.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-27-at-12.31.54-pm.png\" data-rel=\"lightcase\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14826 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-27-at-12.31.54-pm.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"146\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><b>Year 8 Reflection Day\u00a0<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On Friday, 17th October, Year 8 students attended their Year 8 Reflection Day at Holy Name of Mary in Hunters\u2019 Hill. The Scriptural basis of the Reflection Day was Jesus\u2019 question; \u2018Did I not choose you?\u2019 from John 6:67-70. Our response to this question focused on the value of LOVE. In particular, a type of love that each and everyone one of us deserve being chosen by God in His image and likeness. The day consisted of a variety of activities including Chat-A-Box discussion cards, reflective journaling and picture frame decorating with a focus on each students\u2019 gifts as made in the image and likeness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bishop Danny and Fr Michael Carroll visited the students to enrich their understanding of the fruits of the Holy Spirit. His insights enriched the girls&#8217; understanding and participation in the day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-14739 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/10\/IMG_6007.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/10\/IMG_6007-480x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/10\/IMG_5339.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/10\/IMG_5339-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/10\/IMG_8076.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/10\/IMG_8076-480x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h5><b>Sydney Catholic Schools Religious Education Test<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On Tuesday, 21st October, every Year 8 and Year 10 students completed the Sydney Catholic Schools Religious Education (RE) Test. Every year, schools throughout the Archdiocese of Sydney, as well as dioceses throughout NSW complete this test. This test consists of 50 multiple choice questions designed to assess their skills and ability learnt through topics in Stage 4 (Year 7 and Year 8) and Stage 5 (Year 9 and Year 10).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We extend our gratitude to the dedicated teachers who have supported our students in Religious Education. The knowledge and wisdom they impart are invaluable in nurturing the faith and understanding of our community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-27-at-12.11.16-pm-1.png\" data-rel=\"lightcase\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14829 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-27-at-12.11.16-pm-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"147\" height=\"139\" \/><\/a><b>Mary&#8217;s House Fundraiser Walk<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On Sunday 26th October our Marist Sisters\u2019 College Community participated in the Mary\u2019s House Walk, which is an initiative to supplement the fundraising efforts. A huge thank you to our Marist Sister\u2019s community for raising $9500! This is an amazing effort for such a significant cause. The funds raised from this event will allow Mary\u2019s House Services to provide more case management hours for women and their families seeking safety at the refuge and the provision of more programs to aid women still living in the community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mary\u2019s House Services is a not-for-profit, grassroots organisation which supports women and their children escaping from domestic and family violence and abuse. Mary\u2019s House Services was built by the community for the community, following a recognition of a gap in services within the local region. Mary\u2019s House Services is entirely funded by the generosity of our community of donors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maryshousewinterappeal.raisely.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/maryshousewinterappeal.raisely.com\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-14739 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-31-at-10.42.29-AM.jpeg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:2:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-31-at-10.42.29-AM-640x481.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-31-at-10.42.41-AM.jpeg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:2:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-31-at-10.42.41-AM-479x640.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-31-at-10.42.48-AM.jpeg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:2:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-31-at-10.42.48-AM-475x640.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h5><b>Deanery Youth Afternoon\u00a0<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-27-at-1.18.09-pm.png\" data-rel=\"lightcase\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14834 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-27-at-1.18.09-pm.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"247\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-27-at-1.18.09-pm.png 247w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-27-at-1.18.09-pm-220x320.png 220w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-27-at-1.18.09-pm-103x150.png 103w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 247px) 100vw, 247px\" \/><\/a>On Friday, 7th November, our Year 9 and 10 students will come together with peers from Marist College Eastwood and Holy Cross College for a powerful day of reflection, connection and inspiration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The theme for this year\u2019s gathering is Faith Over Fear &#8211; a timely reminder of the strength we find in community, courage, and belief. With the incredible support of our Student Leadership Team, the afternoon promises to be filled with meaningful dialogue, uplifting activities, and shared moments of growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We\u2019re proud to be part of a vibrant deanery that nurtures faith, leadership, and unity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Expressions of interest for students are now closed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>MSCW Winter Appeal Launch<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-27-at-1.19.53-pm.png\" data-rel=\"lightcase\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14835 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-27-at-1.19.53-pm.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"291\" height=\"409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-27-at-1.19.53-pm.png 291w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-27-at-1.19.53-pm-228x320.png 228w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-27-at-1.19.53-pm-107x150.png 107w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 291px) 100vw, 291px\" \/><\/a>As we approach the festive season, MSCW is proud to launch our annual Christmas Appeal in support of two incredible organisations: St Vincent de Paul Society and Baabayn Aboriginal Corporation. This year, we\u2019re coming together as a community to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The appeal will officially launch in Week 4, with donations welcomed from Week 5 onwards. Whether it\u2019s a small gift, a thoughtful contribution, or a heartfelt message, every act of generosity counts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Let\u2019s share the spirit of giving and help bring comfort, dignity, and joy to families this Christmas. Stay tuned for more details on how you can get involved!<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"highlight\" style=\"text-align: left\"><i style=\"font-size: 1.4rem\"><em>Ms Aislinn Millett, Religious Education Coordinator\u00a0<\/em><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"row enewsletter-text-block\" data-block-enewsletter=\"text\">This article on College life meets The Archbishop&#8217;s Charter for Catholic Schools &#8211; Charter #1, #2, #8\u00a0<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 Pope Leo XIV\u2019s first Apostolic Exhortation, Dilexi te, underscores the inseparability of Christian faith and love for the poor, calling for a renewed commitment to social justice and mercy In his inaugural Apostolic Exhortation titled Dilexi te (\u201cI have loved you\u201d), Pope Leo XIV delivers a powerful message that authentic Christian faith must be [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":14664,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","article_category":[],"article_tag":[],"class_list":["post-14739","article","type-article","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article\/14739","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/article"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14739"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14664"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14739"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"article_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article_category?post=14739"},{"taxonomy":"article_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article_tag?post=14739"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}