Faith in Action

Preparing Our Future Leaders – Faith in Action

As our Year 11 students prepare to transition into Year 12, their Senior Retreat provided an opportunity to reflect on the privilege and responsibility of becoming the senior leaders of Caroline Chisholm College.

A key session in the retreat focused on putting faith into action through servant leadership. Reflecting on Jesus washing the feet of his disciples (John 13:1–17), students explored how authentic leadership is grounded in humility, service and a willingness to put the needs of others first. They were challenged to consider how their gifts, strengths and influence could build a community where every person is valued, included and treated with dignity.

Inspired by the life and ministry of Jesus Christ and the charism and legacy of our College patron, Caroline Chisholm, students explored how they could follow their example through Caroline’s Footsteps, our College Social Justice Program. They considered how to translate the College’s values into meaningful acts of service, advocacy and care for others. A key outcome was the development of their Leadership Commitment, through which students reflected on the leaders they aspire to be and how they will put their commitment to servant leadership into action.

As they prepare to lead the College community, may they follow Christ’s example of servant leadership, recognising that faith is most powerfully expressed through action and leaving a legacy of courage, compassion and service.

Mrs January Chan

FIAT Lead