Spiritual Realm
Focus on setting your mind on things above - written by Dania Nakhoul Year 11
& George Michel Malouhi Year 7
Homeless Feeds
This month our students volunteered in a homeless feed. Stormy wet weather does not deter our volunteers, God Bless them.
"Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” - Matthew 25:4
“It was an amazing opportunity to give back to the community. It allowed us to grow closer to our faith and to be able to give back through our service, on the model of Our Lady”. (ear 12 students)
Aged Care Visits
On the 31st of July, 1 Gold visited the aged care facility. Students had the opportunity to engage with the residents with music, stories and prayers.
Faith Formation
Secondary students embarked in a journey of faith formation exploring the Symbols of the Maronite Divine Liturgy, led by Mr Charbel Ellias, Secondary Religion KLA Coordinator. This insightful talk was an opportunity to reflect on our Maronite Liturgy.
A Faith Formation session exploring the life and contribution of Blessed Patriarch Estephan Douaihy was also held following his historic beatification earlier this term. The informative presentation was led by Sr Juliette Abi Khalil, and the discussion was appreciated by both staff and students.
Feast of Saint Mary MacKillop
Our primary students showed incredible engagement and enthusiasm during the session on the Feast of Saint Mary MacKillop, eager to learn about the inspiring life of Australia’s first saint. Attached is a quick visit to the classrooms during religion sessions, where most of our students were deeply involved in a craft activity, bringing Saint Mary’s story to life through their creativity.
Primary Religion Posters
From the feasts of St. Elijah, St. Charbel, the Beatification of the Blessed Patriarch Estephan Doueihy, St Mary Mackillop of the Cross to the Assumption of Our Lady; Primary students showed true dedication to our saints through engaging activities and vibrant posters.
The Transfiguration by Sr Rita Bou Raffoul
Year 5 students were deeply inspired during a special session on the Transfiguration, led by Sister Rita Bou Raffoul, where they connected with their Catholic values through a captivating exploration of the Byzantine Syriac Icon.
Foundation Day
The Feast of the Assumption marks a very special occasion for the Maronite Sisters of the Holy Family, as it's the Foundation Day of this blessed Congregation that was founded by the Venerable Patriarch Elias Howayek in Lebanon, back in 1895.
To celebrate this blessed feast, Maronite College of the Holy Family community gathered to celebrate the Divine Liturgy praying for the intercession of Our Lady and to congratulate Sr Irene on her 50 year Jubilee as a Maronite sister of the Holy Family.
Sr Juliette Abi Khalil
10:10 Program
Year 10 students participated in Session 4 of the 10:10 Program in August. Respectful relationships and personal responsibility were explored in dynamic and insightful ways by Alex and Cheryl from Sydney Catholic Schools. As you can see our students got involved and did MCHF proud. The next session will be in September.
Year 11 Providence Program Silver Award Recipients and Student Reflections
Congratulations to the Providence Program Silver Award recipients who have each completed a total of 25 hours of self-directed service-learning in Year 11. These students are commended for demonstrating their Maronite Values at MCHF. In addition, they have demonstrated personal responsibility, time management, communication and leaderships skills in the service of others. Recipients have maintained a Reflection Journal and received faith formation along their journey.
Congratulations to the following students who have engaged in various activities for the Providence Program:
Serving others through works of the Providence Program and Social Justice Initiatives:
- Christopher Dimassi
- Christine Sahyoun
Serving the College and Parish through the Youth Night:
| 1. Losyan Jarouj |
| 2. Marielle Khoury |
| 3. Dania Nakhoul |
| 4. Joseph Youssef |
| 5. Riyana Massoud |
The recipients of the Providence Program Writing Award considered the words of St Paul: “I can do all things through him who strengthen me” and composed a 500-word reflection about how they have been encouraged to grow and live the Maronite Values at MCHF this year. Participates were graded and were awarded certificates in recognition of their personal achievement.
Writing Excellence Award
Christopher Dimassi, Christine Sahyoun, Charlize Sleiman and Emily Farah.
Writing Achievement Award
Biance Ishac and Tatiyana Harb
Writing Credit Award
Maria Nour
Writing Award
Rafka Tawk
Participation Award
Andy Sleiman
What is coming up in September?
- Tuesday 3rd September 2024: Secondary Faith Formation talk during Lunchtime in C103.
- Wednesday 4th September 2024: Monthly morning Adoration at St Elias Chapel. Mass starts at 7:45am followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament till 8:40am.
- Wednesday 4th September 2024: Primary choir age care visit.
- Friday 6th September 2024: Year 3 First Reconciliation at Our Lady of Lebanon Co-Cathedral.
- Thursday 12th September 2024: Primary Faith Formation talk during Recess in the Primary Learning Centre.
- Friday 13th September 2024: Year 8 Reconciliation at Our Lady of Lebanon Co-Cathedral.
- Tuesday 17th September 2024: Secondary Faith Formation talk during Lunchtime in C103.
- Wednesday 18th September 2024: Year 12 Graduation Mass at Our Lady of Lebanon Co-Cathedral.
- Wednesday 18th September 2024: Social Justice Club age care visit.
- Friday 20th September 2024: Year 7 Reconciliation at Our Lady of Lebanon Co-Cathedral.
- Wednesday 25th September 2024: Stage 3 students age care visit.
- Thursday 26th September 2024: Primary Faith Formation talk during Recess in the Primary Learning Centre.
- Friday 27th September 2024: Year 9 Reconciliation at Our Lady of Lebanon Co-Cathedral.
- Saturday morning weekly Homeless feed from 8:00 to 9:00am in collaboration with “Heaven on Earth”.