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There were several items which have taken place in Faith and Mission in the second part of Term 2.
For our Vinnies group, a key focus was on assisting the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. Through generous donations from students, staff and community members, the committee have collected numerous cans and packets of food, many items of clothing and blankets, as well as sanitary products. These items will be donated to the St Vincent de Paul Society who will distribute them to those in need within our community. The College was also able to donate over $1500 towards the appeal which was collected as part of the Casual Clothes Day donations. Thank you to all who contributed. The College was presented with a certificates of appreciation for our contributions at our CTK and 204 Vinnies meeting from members Peter and Helen.
Unfortunately, our annual Winter Sleep Out had to be postponed to next Term, however, great effort had been put in place with organising this event, so those who have already signed up to take part will still have the opportunity. Please keep alert for details regarding the new date.
Our Sustainability and Ecological Justice group have been busy this term planting fruits and vegetables in the college’s garden beds. The plan is once the food has grown we will work with the Social Justice group in harvesting and then donating the food to a relief market run by Duke Street Community House. This is part of the committee’s commitment to address food insecurity within the Brimbank community by living out the Catholic Social Teaching of “option for the poor and vulnerable”.
In the Chapel, First Fridays of the Month masses have been taking place at 8 am on these days, allowing members of our school community to take part in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. These are hoped to continue in Term 3 with opportunities for staff and students to also be part in the mass, by leading prayers, readings or as altar servers.
Students from the Year 9 cohorts of Christ The King and those of St John’s had their Reflection Day in Week 9 where they travelled to Holy Cross Centre Templestowe on their respective days, with the theme of the day being 'Catch the Wave'.
The College’s sacramental program has also been underway this term. We have various students and a staff members preparing to receive the sacrament of Confirmation early next term. These afterschool sessions have involved information and discussion on the importance of the sacrament and what the candidates are undertaking, which is in continuing, strengthening, confirming and celebrating the gifts of the Holy Spirit received in Baptism. Those who are confirmed in the Catholic faith are from then on true witnesses of Christ, tasked to continuing to spread and defend the faith by what they say and do.
The Brennan fun run was a great success again this year. Students from the social justice group along with several supportive staff assisted in selling sausages and cupcakes raising over $500 towards equality in education with the Smith Family in honour of our late principal Mr Rob Brennan.
The end of Term concluded with our celebration of Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a very important day in the College calendar. From a religious perspective, the Sacred Heart of Jesus represents more than just a symbol, it is a profound reflection of God's boundless love for humanity. The Sacred Heart is not just about a heart of flesh but a heart of divine love. It is a heart that loves beyond measure, a heart that understands our weaknesses, our struggles and our imperfections. When we look at the image of the sacred heart we are reminded that God's love is pure unending and unconditional.
As a College, it is a day when we celebrate our founders, The Religious of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Brothers of the Sacred Heart. The day commenced with a smoking ceremony held in Chisholm Court, where students and staff participated on their way to Blessed Benedict Daswa Hall. Once gathered, Wurundjeri Elder, Annette Xiberras conducted an official Welcome to Country. This was preceded by our whole school mass, celebrated by Fr Silvio Bezzina. Following the mass our Term 2 Gold Waa awards were given as well as our Spirit awards.
The day continued with many food stalls and activities around the college to raise donations to support our college community charities.
To conclude the day, all staff and students then joined again in the hall to celebrate our many talented artists and performers in the Talent Quest.
A wonderful day of celebrating our heritage, faith, community and charism.
Michael Chesser
Director of Faith and Mission
