Mission & Identity

Yesterday, Tuesday 7th November, marked the last day of the HSC. In meeting students around the College as they finished exams and signed out, it was not difficult to miss the looks of elation on the faces of our men. The HSC is indeed one of the most rigorous academic processes they will ever go through. In my experience with my own sons, as well as personal study, I doubt they will ever have to face such an intense period of assessment, even at university. We wish them well and keep them in our prayers as they now await their results.

Last weekend I had the privilege of attending the wedding of a family friend at the Armenian Apostolic Church of Resurrection at Chatswood. This was made more significant because of the present Religion unit that Year 8 are studying called: Ways of Being Catholic. Although much of the service was said in Armenian it was very clear that this was a ritual embedded in a love for God and a fulfilment of the sacred scriptures. I came away with a deeper understanding of the values that Jesus lived within the Gospels and an openness to respect and understanding for what is different. Although the Armenian Church has been separated from the Catholic Church for about fourteen centuries, through the work of Pope John Paul II and Pope Francis it is very close to having what is called ‘full communion’ and unity with the Catholic Church.

This week we dedicated our Tuesday Mass to the family and friends of our community who have passed away. Father John Puliparambil gave a special blessing to the departed whose names appear in our November Remembrance book.

Ms D Dempsey - Assistant Principal Mission & Identity