Catholic Identity and Mission

Growing Together in Faith

As a Catholic learning community, we are grateful for the opportunities that invite our students and staff to come together in prayer, reflection and celebration of our faith.

The recent celebrations of All Saints' Day (1 November) and All Souls' Day (2 November) remind us of the hope at the heart of our Catholic faith. While All Saints' Day honours those who share in the fullness of life with God, All Souls' Day invites us to remember the faithful departed and entrust them to God's loving mercy. On Monday, 2 November, students marked All Souls' Day through a Homeroom Prayer Service, remembering loved ones and reflecting on our belief in the Communion of Saints.

Continuing these opportunities for prayer and sacramental life, students are invited to attend Chapel Mass at lunchtime on Wednesday, 11 November. Students are also encouraged to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, an opportunity to experience God's forgiveness, mercy and love.

Looking ahead, our Year 7–11 students and staff will gather at St Padre Pio Parish Church on Friday, 27 November at 9.00 am for our College Thanksgiving Mass, celebrated by our Parish Priest, Father Johnson Joseph. As we approach Advent, this will be a wonderful opportunity to give thanks for the blessings and experiences of the school year and celebrate our shared journey as a community of faith. Parents and family members are warmly invited to join us.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Father Johnson Joseph and Father Sheldon Burke for their generosity, pastoral care and ongoing commitment to the faith formation of our students and staff, and for helping nurture the sacramental life of our College community.

Celebrating 27 Years of CCC Student Catechist Ministry

Caroline Chisholm College was proud to be represented at the CCD Annual Catechist Mass and Awards Ceremony, celebrated by Bishop Vincent at St Patrick’s Cathedral last Friday, 30 October.

Our Year 10 Catechists joined fellow catechists from across the Diocese of Parramatta to celebrate the important ministry of sharing the Catholic faith with young people.

This year marks an extraordinary 27 years of Caroline Chisholm College students serving as Special Religious Education (SRE) Catechist Teachers within the Diocese of Parramatta. We are immensely proud of the generations of CCC students who have embraced this ministry, sharing their faith, building connections with local parish communities and helping primary school children grow in their understanding of Jesus and the Catholic faith.

This longstanding commitment is a wonderful expression of our College mission, nurturing young women who put their faith into action through service to others and demonstrate compassion, courage and generosity.

We thank all our student catechists, past and present, for their generosity and dedication to this important ministry.

Ms Jeanette Cocks

Assistant Principal - Catholic Identity and Mission