Faith, Mission 

& Identity

Archbishop’s Leadership Luncheon

On Tuesday, 5 March, our College Captain, Sienna Williams, and Faith & Charism Captain, Molly Menzel, had the honour of representing our College at the annual Archbishop's Leadership Luncheon. 

The Luncheon centred around the theme 'The Importance of Prayer in the Life of a Leader' was a unique platform that allowed our captains to engage in insightful discussions about leadership with the Archbishop and other captains from across the Archdiocese. Our Captains, as always, were exceptional ambassadors of the College, and we express our heartfelt gratitude for their leadership and representation.

Project Compassion Fundraising

Project Compassion is up and running from Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Lenten season, until the end of this term. Spanning across the six weeks of Lent each year, Project Compassion brings thousands of Australian schools, parishes, and supporters together to raise funds for people living in some of the most vulnerable communities worldwide. The theme for 2024 is ‘For All Future Generations’. This reminds us that the good we do today will extend and impact the lives of generations to come.

Students are encouraged to continue bringing their monetary donations to Pastoral Care. Our College Student Leadership Team is looking at ways to gather together, foster some friendly house competition, and raise funds for our Project Compassion Appeal. Keep an eye out on social media and Compass for further details.

Lenten Reflection - Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday)

Excerpt from the Catholic Telegraph's Lenten Reflection 

Rejoice in the Lord always: and again, I say, rejoice! 

On this 4th Sunday of Lent, Laetare Sunday, we change our vestments from the penitent purple to the joyful and hopeful rose colour. 

As children of God, we are reminded today to look forward with joyful anticipation of the victory to be won. For forty days, we climb the mountain of the Lord in our Lenten darkness, mindful always of God’s mercy and grace and His unwavering love for each one of us, for “He so loved that world that He gave His only Son.”

The Scripture readings today invite us to continue contemplating our lives, offering the promises each of us makes during Lent. Jesus speaks to Nicodemus, who came to Him in the darkness out of fear. But Jesus knows us better than we know ourselves, and He only asks that we have faith in Him. It is our faith that allows us to rejoice, escaping the darkness into the light.

Through the story of the Babylonian exile and the words of Jesus in the Gospel reading, we are reminded of the transformative power of belief in the Truth. As Christians, we live in hope, and we thirst for the purification that comes from the grace of God. Jesus calls us out of the darkness of sin into Himself, the eternal guiding light. We simply need to surrender. For “whoever lives the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be clearly seen as done in God.” 

May God continue to bless you as you ascend the mountain to the light that is Jesus.

Jamie Lee Wood

Director of Religious Education & Mission