Catholic Identity

If there is one word that we should never tire of repeating, it is this: dialogue. We are called to promote a culture of dialogue by every possible means and thus to rebuild the fabric of society.’

Pope Francis- Address upon receiving the Charlemagne Prize, May 6, 2016

NAIDOC Week Prayer

God of all wonder,

We pause in the busyness of our days to listen deeply to the wisdom of this land and those who belong to it.

May our minds be open to dialogue,

May our hearts be open to transformation and

May our hands do the work of reconciliation.

We ask that the Spirit accompany us on our journey of healing on these lands, seas and waterways; We also ask the Spirit of peace be with all those who are living a life of fear, dispossession and distress. We make this prayer in the name of Jesus our brother and friend.

God of all creation, as we journey together in this

Great Southern Land,

We pray for healing, forgiveness, and unity,

Creating a path of goodwill, with justice and compassion.

Jesus, through the power of your love,

You have given us the courage, wisdom, and strength

To share our gifts and talents in humility.

In peace and understanding, we reconcile with each other.

Creator Spirit, we come together in prayer and thanksgiving

For the many blessings, we have received.

Allow your Spirit to wash over us and give us strength to walk together as one.

NAIDOC Week Whole School Liturgy ~

We gathered together as a whole school to recognise NAIDOC Week and acknowledged the Elders of our Indigenous Community. Across every generation, Elders have played, and continue to play, an important role and hold a prominent place in our communities and families. They are cultural knowledge holders, trailblazers, nurturers, advocates, teachers, survivors, leaders, hard workers and loved ones. Our students processed in with symbols of fire (candle) , water, earth (sand) and our message stick.

Sacraments ~

Our Sacramental Mass was a beautiful parish celebration last term. We congratulate all our Sacramental Candidates on their Sacramental Journey & receiving the Sacraments of First Eucharist & Confirmation. We were able to congratulate our Sacramental Candidates and their share stories last term at the assembly.