Catholic Identity
A prayer for our earth
All-powerful God, you are present in the whole universe and in the smallest of your creatures.
You embrace with your tenderness all that exists.
Pour out upon us the power of your love, that we may protect life and beauty.
Fill us with peace, that we may live as brothers and sisters, harming no one.
O God of the poor, help us to rescue the abandoned and forgotten of this earth,
so precious in your eyes.
Bring healing to our lives, that we may protect the world and not prey on it,
that we may sow beauty, not pollution and destruction.
Touch the hearts of those who look only for gain at the expense of the poor and the earth.
Teach us to discover the worth of each thing, to be filled with awe and contemplation,
to recognise that we are profoundly united with every creature as we journey towards your infinite light.
We thank you for being with us each day.
Encourage us, we pray, in our struggle for justice, love and peace .
* Pope Francis published this prayer in his Laudato Si’ encyclical,
and it is meant for sharing with all who believe in a God who is the
all-powerful Creator.
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Mary MacKillop's canonisation this month
It is hard to believe that on October 17 it will be 10 years since Mary MacKillop’s canonisation. This was the official church recognition of the goodness of Mary MacKillop and an acknowledgement of her work for God’s mission. Mary MacKillop is a woman whose life encourages us to “take fresh courage”. Her perseverance in the face of adversity came from her deep desire to live in and for God. Walking amidst life’s difficulties, she had the capacity to lift people’s spirits as she encouraged them to find meaning and purpose in their lives. Her heart was grounded in God’s mission, loving tenderly the many people who shared their troubles with her.
To celebrate this event the Sisters of St Joseph have produced a prayer book which is available at https://online.flippingbook.com/view/372439/
The theme for this celebration is Take Fresh Courage. You might like to join in an hour of prayer on October 16, at 8:00pm your local time. Join us for a global vigil to celebrate the tenth anniversary of St Mary’s canonisation. This special event will be an hour of deep peace, prayer and reflection on Mary’s courage. You can host your own celebration or participate online via the Sisters of Saint Joseph website.
Together, we can all follow Mary’s lead and #TakeFreshCourage.
- Ebony Anderson, Catholic Identity Leader
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of all the lands across Sandhurst.
We pay our respect to elders, past, present and future.
They hold the story, hope and dreaming for all.
We affirm the wisdom of this ancient culture.
It reminds us that God’s Word is part of the whole of creation.
This message celebrates reconciliation with God, creation and all people.
May we continue to walk the message of
love, joy, peace and reconciliation.
Vision Statements
At St Anne’s College we strive to:
- Develop a relationship with God that supports and nurtures our personal faith.
- Create relationships that are collaborative and in partnership with students, staff, parents, parish and the wider community.
- Empower individuals to grow in confidence and a willingness to explore their world: spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally and physically.
- Implement a curriculum that is contemporary, focuses on the needs of the individual and celebrates the joys of new learning.
Sandpiper
If you would like to read a copy of our diocesan newspaper please use the following link
https://www.sandhurst.catholic.org.au/sandpiper/latest/14?sfns=mo