Religious Education Coordinator – Ian Anderson

Term three is always a busy term, this year more than usual. While assessments are starting to occur and HSC Trial exams have begun, we also have many areas of the school Spirituality programme occurring. On the 30th July, twelve of our Year 9 students attended St Aloysius College to facilitate the Confirmation Retreat Day. Our young students were required to support the many students, most of whom are in Year 6, in the various feeder schools, with their faith formation. There were games and activities, and a special presentation led by Fr James McCarthy. Our students helped the young students find their activities and to participate appropriately. Their contribution was very much valued by Fr James and all the other attending staff.

A special mention must be made to three of our students, Mia Dunham (Year 7), Zahra Metters (Year 9) and Stella Puckeridge (Year 9) who attended the day to prepare for their own Confirmation. May our prayers be with them. Currently there are ten students across the school who are participating in at least one of their Sacraments this year. Our prayers and blessings are with all of them.

On Wednesday 6th August the Year 9 Reflection Day was facilitated by Sydney Catholic Schools focusing on the importance of the Church’s teachings about truth, goodness and beauty. As St Paul said, “Whatever is true, whatever is good and whatever is beautiful, think about such things”. There were many activities and sessions throughout the day and after lunch, to celebrate the year of ‘Pilgrims of Hope’, we walked to St Aloysius’ Church as a mini pilgrimage and attended Mass with Fr James.

Camino of St Joseph

Each year, to encourage and support Spirituality the Archdiocese runs the Camino of St Joseph. Often held in March near the Feast Day of St Joseph, men from across the Archdiocese walk throughout the night through various Parishes, engaging in Mass and visiting Catholic Churches. This year the Camino of St Joseph is being held in the Sutherland Shire. The pilgrimage will be held on Father’s Day weekend, beginning at St Joseph’s Como. The pilgrimage is due to finish at St Aloysius Cronulla on 6th September and includes breakfast. If you are able to assist with the breakfast, please contact Mr Anderson at the College on 9544 1966. If any men would like to participate in the walking Pilgrimage, please follow the link provided. 

Religious Education Coordinator – Ian Anderson