Mission & Faith Life

Year 7 Excusion to St Francis Xavier Church

In Religious Education this semester, the Year 7 students have been studying two units, Christians are followers of Jesus and Living as Church. These units explore how Catholic communities help people deepen their relationship with God.

To support the students' Religious Education studies, all Year 7 students went on an excursion to the St. Francis Xavier Church in Hilbert last Friday to experience the parish community. The students celebrated mass together, led by the parish priest Fr. Mark Baumgarten, and then enjoyed a tour of the Church. Thank you to Fr. Mark for welcoming our students and teaching them about the Church and the parish community.

Project Compassion

Reminder - 2024 Project Compassion Fundraiser – don’t forget to collect cash donations in your Project Compassion boxes this Lent for those less fortunate. This year families are also able to donate online by clicking on this link: Salvado Catholic College - Caritas | Project Compassion Schools. Boxes with donations will be collected back at the College at the beginning of Term 2.

Deacon Errol's Ordination

Exciting news! Deacon Errol will receive the Sacrament of Holy Orders to become a priest in April (click here for more information about ordination). The whole Salvado community is welcome to both the Ordination Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral and the Mass of Thanksgiving at St Francis Xavier Parish. Let us all keep Deacon Errol in our prayers during this special time.

Year of Prayer

This year Pope Francis inaugurated 2024 as aYear of Prayer. The Year of Prayer is dedicated “to rediscovering the great value and absolute need for prayer, prayer in personal life, in the life of the Church, prayer in the world.” The Year of Prayer "is not a Year marked with particular initiatives; rather, it is a privileged time in which to rediscover the value of prayer and the need for daily prayer in our Christian life."

Suggestion to help our students to find time to pray: Go for a quiet walk and pray.

Consider embracing an active form of prayer by going for a quiet walk. This practice is particularly meaningful for those who find stillness challenging and prefer movement. Walking in solitude, amidst nature or your local environment, allows you to connect with God in a dynamic way. As you step forward, let each movement be a prayer, reflecting on the themes of faith, sacrifice, and divine revelation that Lent brings to the forefront. This form of prayerful walking combines physical activity with spiritual introspection, offering a unique path to engage with God's presence during this solemn season. 

~ YoungCatholics.com. 

Click here for tips for walking and praying. 

Pope Francis' Monthly Prayer Intention

In March, we pray for the new martyrs.

The Holy Father encourages prayers for those who risk their lives for the Gospel in various parts of the world, and inflame the Church with their courage and missionary enthusiasm.

Please click here to read more about the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network and this month’s intention.

Courses offered by Centre for Faith Enrichment (CFE)

A number of courses offered by CFE are available this Term.

Please click on the link above if you are interested to attend.