Year 7 Faith Formation Day

Year 7 shared their first College Faith Formation Day last Friday 9 August. Formation Days are crucial in the life of the College. They are a day away from the routine of the school day, to be amongst their peers, build friendships and learn about their faith. The theme was “A Friend for Life”. Students met in small groups and as a cohort unpacked what it means to be a friend and what qualities each of us looks for in a friendship. CSYMI (Catholic Schools Youth Ministry International) students from Years 10 and 11 ran events such as ice-breaker games, workshops, and group sessions. This initiative allows for peer-to-peer ministry amongst our students. A wonderful day was had by all and I need to say a HUGE thank you to staff who supervised the day, Mr Ashby, Mrs Dell, Mrs Wales, and Ms Colalillo, and especially to our Youth Minister Juliette Pierre and the CSYMI students for their enthusiasm, faith and willingness to be involved.     

St Vincent de Paul's Winter Appeal

Throughout June and August, Carroll College has been collecting donations for the St Vincent de Paul’s Winter Appeal. Thank you to all who donated to this worthwhile cause.

Today is the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is a holy day of obligation in the Church’s liturgical calendar. The feast is celebrated in honour and devotion to the Mother of God: Theotokos, the Bearer of God for us all.

The conclusion of Mary’s life on earth was marked by the same divine intervention as her birth. She was born without original sin, an immaculate conception. She is a woman par excellence; a model of virtue, humility and holiness.

From the moment of the Annunciation, Mary was both mother of Jesus and his first disciple. She would have hugged her child, kissed him better, wondered as he spoke in the Temple as a twelve-year-old and loved and supported him unconditionally as he embarked on his public ministry. We look at her as mother of the Church to guide and intercede for us with her beloved Son.  (Annie Rennie)

It is that time of the term when Year 12 students are finishing their Trial HSC exams. Students are working hard on their assessment tasks and teachers are busy marking and writing reports. Please keep these students in your prayers during this busy and often stressful time.

Finally, St Bernard’s Parish is celebrating the Feast Day of St Bernard this coming Sunday after Mass at 10.00am. All are warmly invited!

Fr Francis Carroll … Pray for Us

Live Jesus in our Hearts … Forever   

Mrs Charlotte Nicoletti
Faith Formation Coordinator