Youth Ministry News
My name is Nicole Katacos and I am the Youth Ministry Coordinator at the College. My role is to find opportunities to support the faith formation of students while working in collaboration with staff, students and families. Over the course of the year, I share information on upcoming events in the newsletter and the Parent Post.
Rosary
Each Monday, the College chapel is open at lunchtime for students to pray the rosary. This is a wonderful opportunity for your daughter to join as a community, lift her intentions to God, and receive the graces of prayer. Rosary beads are provided if your daughter does not have her own. No experience is needed – just an open heart.
Friday Morning Mass
Your daughter is welcome to attend Friday morning Mass each Friday. It is an opportunity for her to nurture her growth both spiritually and personally; to deepen her relationship with God, develop a sense of purpose, and find guidance.
“Preparing the Heart: What Catholics Are Called to Do This Lent”
As Lent approaches, Catholics are invited into a season of intentional preparation—a time to ready the heart for the profound mystery of Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection. The Church does not ask for busyness or perfection; it asks for openness, honesty, and a willingness to be transformed.
We are called first to reflect. Lent begins with acknowledging our need for God. Through quiet prayer, examination of conscience, and honest self‑assessment, we look at the places in our lives where we have drifted, grown complacent, or settled for less than love.
We are called to repent. Not in a gloomy or self‑punishing way, but in the deeply hopeful sense of turning back toward God. Repentance is about reorienting our lives—choosing mercy over resentment, humility over pride, compassion over indifference.
We are called to practice self‑discipline. Fasting and sacrifice aren’t about proving our strength; they are about clearing space. When we let go of distractions, comforts, or habits that dull our spiritual senses, we make room for God to work in us.
We are called to give. Almsgiving shifts our focus outward. It reminds us that faith is never just personal—it is lived in how we care for others, especially those who are overlooked or struggling. Charity becomes a way of imitating Christ’s self‑giving love.
We are called to deepen our relationship with Christ. Lent ultimately prepares us to enter Holy Week with hearts attuned to the story of salvation. By walking with Jesus—through prayer, Scripture, and the sacraments—we allow His journey to reshape our own.
Use this Lenten Calendar as a source of daily inspiration as you and your family journey through Lent.
Upcoming Lenten Opportunities with Jesuit and Ignatian Spirituality Australia
- How to Pray – Retreat Day, Pymble NSW – 14 March
In what ways can spirituality bring depth and meaning to my everyday life? How can I nurture and care for my spiritual well‑being? What’s a simple, approachable way to begin praying? - Lent 26: Lenten Prayers – From Ash Wednesday, 18 February, to Easter Sunday, 5 April 2026
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On the 14th of February we remember St Valentine, a priest and martyr whose quiet courage still speaks to us today. In an age when Christian marriage was discouraged and the faith was persecuted, Valentine continued to bless couples and encourage them to live their vocation with fidelity and joy. His witness reminds us that love—whether in marriage, friendship, or simple acts of charity—finds its deepest meaning when rooted in Christ. Through St Valentine, we are reminded to celebrate the steadfast, self-giving love that reflects the heart of God. St Valentine, help us to love with patience and faith and to reflect Christ’s love in all we do. Amen. |
