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
St. Mel's Parish Sacramental Program ~
Season of Creation ~
World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation ~ 1st September
Pope Francis has established the 1st of September as the ‘World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation,’ encouraging the Catholic community around the world to pray for our common home. The day is inspired by Pope Francis' landmark encyclical Laudato Si’, which calls on "Every person living on this planet" to care for our shared Earth.
R U OK Day ~
R U OK?Day 2023 is Thursday 14 September andis our national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, ‘are you OK?’ and start a meaningful conversation to let the people you care about know you're here, to really hear them.
R U OK? inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with the people around them and start a conversation with those in their world who may be struggling with life.
You don't need to be an expert to reach out - just a good friend and a great listener.
Use these four steps and have a conversation that could change a life:
- Ask R U OK?
- Listen
- Encourage action
- Check-in
Danae Napier
Deputy Principal / Religious Education Leader.
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