Director of Mission

Easter

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As we conclude this term of study, let us take a moment of stillness and contemplate the individual relationships that we form with family and friends and what gives meaning to our existence and awareness.

Celebrating a Freedom No Number of Chains Can Hold Us From

Holy Week commenced on Sunday with the celebration of Palm Sunday and concludes with the Passion and Death of the historical Jesus of Nazareth until the vigil of Easter. The question which He asked two thousand years ago -- ‘Who do you say that I am?’ -- is relevant to each and everyone today and warrants that we spend a moment to consider our response.

Who do I say that Jesus is? There have been some theologians in the past who have challenged us by saying that Jesus of Nazareth, who lived during the reign of the Roman emperor Tiberius, was either Lord (which was what He claimed and thus was crucified for), Liar (and His life was fraudulent because He asked people to believe in something that He knew was a fabrication) or He was a Lunatic (He was delusional because He believed that He was someone that he was not). Two thousand years on, over two billion of the world’s population do not see Jesus as a liar or as a lunatic but the Son of the Living God. ‘Who do you say that I am?”

Wishing you all the hope, peace and joy of the Risen Christ at Easter.

Pat Terminello KHS
Director of Mission

Click here for local Parish times of Liturgies over the Easter Triduum.

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What is Happening in the Middle Years?

Term 1 has been packed full of learning, fun and growth. The growth has not just been physical and intellectual - it has been spiritual too. Within the classrooms across the College students have been engaging in topics of Prayer, Project Compassion, Gratitude, the Liturgical Calendar, Lent and Easter. To make matters even more exciting, there has been just as much learning and growth in the Middle School outside of the Religion classroom, particularly on our Year 6 and Year 8 Retreats.

The Year 6 Retreat focussed on the topic of relationships. Students were invited to deeply think about their relationships - with family, friends, teachers, God and the communities that they are a part of. Here are some insights from some of our Year 6 students:

Student Reflections

I really enjoyed Retreat because it was fun and I learned about relationships. True friends help you get closer to God and to heaven. At the end of the Retreat, we spent 20 minutes in silent prayer. I personally loved the last 20 minutes because it helped me get closer to God.

Benjamin Santa
6FF

The Year 8 Retreat theme was ‘Made for Mission’. The students were challenged to deeply reflect on the unique blend of talents and abilities that God has given each of them. Here is an excerpt from the information we digested on the day.

During the Retreat I really felt that I grew in my relationship with God especially at the liturgy we had in the Sacred Garden. We each got a little candle that we were invited to place on a wooden cross. I felt that this was a great time to reflect and try and strengthen our love and relationship with God. I liked how when we were sitting down and reflecting we were in a very peaceful area and we had the candle flames flickering brightly reminding us that God was with us.

Rebecca Brayley
6FF

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The Year 8 Retreat theme was ‘Made for Mission’. The students were challenged to deeply reflect on the unique blend of talents and abilities that God has given each of them. Here is an excerpt from the information we digested on the day.

Here is the clarifying truth when it comes to the conversation about gifts and talents: You have the perfect set of talents that you need to fulfill the mission that God has given you.

It doesn’t matter what talents you don’t have. It doesn’t matter what talents your brothers and sisters have got. It doesn’t matter what talents your parents had that you don’t have. It doesn’t matter what talents your friends have that you think are important, that you don’t have.

You have the perfect set of talents that you need to fulfill the mission that God has called you to.

It’s time to start focusing in on that. It’s time to start asking ourselves, “OK. What talent does God want me to focus on at this time in my life?” Because he wants us to let our light shine. He wants that light to be strong. He wants our lives to intrigue people. When our lives intrigue people, they get curious about how our light got so strong. And when they get curious about how our light got so strong and bright, we have an opportunity to draw them one step closer to God.

Find your mission. It will change your life in the most wonderful ways . . . forever!

By Fernando Farrugia
6-10 Religious Education Coordinator