{"id":6135,"date":"2026-06-19T11:55:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T01:55:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/olmcburraneer\/?post_type=article&p=6135"},"modified":"2026-06-19T11:55:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T01:55:14","slug":"religious-education-coordinator-ian-anderson-18","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/olmcburraneer\/article\/religious-education-coordinator-ian-anderson-18\/","title":{"rendered":"Religious Education Coordinator – Ian Anderson"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A number of years ago I was listening to a debate between some Year 7 students. They were trying to determine if God made the world in six days and rested on the seventh, or did he make the world in seven days? Ultimately, the side of the debate was won by the students who said God created the world in seven days. The reason for them winning was the identification that seven days were created and rest is part of the model of God\u2019s created universe. Carl Yung once said that, \u201cThe word happy would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness.\u201d<\/em> In this same philosophy, \u201cwork would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by rest\u201d. All creatures have a time to work, and then a time to rest. As we approach the holidays, we look to a period of rest. This should help us to refresh our minds for a new season of work. The religious Life of the College is continuing. Mercy Action Group (MAG) has continued to meet and has begun growing. Likewise, the Alpha Programme nears its end. For students who wish to participate, information is available in the daily announcements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Confirmation Retreat Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On the 3rd of June, eight Year 9 students attended the Confirmation Retreat Day. The purpose was to support St Aloysius Parish and all the members of the Parish who are being confirmed this year. We attended Mass with Fr James in the Crypts of St Mary\u2019s Cathedral. Afterwards, all students went to see the Sistine Chapel Experience in St Mary\u2019s Cathedral forecourt. This experience is on in the city for another two weeks and is one of the events as part of Sydney\u2019s Vivid festival. The girls finished the day by facilitating small groups creating shields which represented the Saints they chose. One of our Year 7 students, Chloe, who is receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation attended with us. She has chosen the Confirmation Saint, St Catherine of Alexandria who at the age of 14, converted hundreds of people to the faith before her martyrdom at 18 years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sistine Chapel Immersion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the students above had the opportunity to experience the Sistine Chapel, Mrs Harding took a class of Year 7 into the Sistine Chapel Immersion on the 4th of June. The experience is targeted to all people who would like to grow in faith and understanding, but also incorporates learning about art and history. If you are interested in seeing the immersion for yourselves, please follow the link.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Solemnity of the Sacred Heart<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday the 12th of June marked the Feast of the Sacred Heart. As part of the religious education programme, Year 7 and Year 8 attended mass to celebrate this Feast Day with Father James. The opportunity to go into the Church and experience mass as a small group always makes these events enjoyable and meaningful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AMSSA Conference<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The last AMMSA conference for the term was held on the 24th of June. The AMSSA conference is an opportunity for Mercy students across Australasia to connect and discuss issues that concern our charism and the values which we hold so dear. The Year 10-O class participated in this conference<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mass to receive and display the relics of St Carlo Acutis at St Mary’s Cathedral<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You are warmly invited to join us as the Archdiocese continues its spiritual preparation for the International Eucharistic Congress 2028 through a series of special Eucharistic celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of these significant moments will be the: Mass and Reception of the Relic of St Carlo Acutis St Mary\u2019s Cathedral on Thursday, 25 June 2026 at 5:30pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP, together with Bishop Richard Umbers, Monsignor Anthony Figueiredo (Assisi), and priests of the Archdiocese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ian Anderson, Religious Education Coordinator<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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