The College has been most fortunate in recent weeks to have Fr Martins Aloga, Parish Priest of St Bernard’s, Batehaven visiting Year 9 and Year 10 Religious Education classes.

Students in Year 9 are currently studying our new unit, “Healing Habits” which investigates the importance of healing within the Catholic tradition and the need for positive and affirming relationships. Fr Martins has met with all Year 9 RE classes to explain the Sacraments of Healing: Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick. The presentation to students has been very well received and allowed classes to have a deep understanding of the role and impact of these sacraments on the Catholic community and individuals.

Year 10 RE classes commenced class Masses, celebrated by Fr Martins, this week. It has been a goal of the College, and of Fr Martins, to celebrate class Masses across the school. With students in Year 10 studying the new unit, “The Body of Christ” it is fitting that these class Masses begin with Year 10 at this point in their studies. Fr Martins will be breaking open the Mass in a direct and personal way with the students and giving them greater insight into the beauty of the sacrament and the meaning behind its many rituals and symbols.

Thank you to Fr Martins for taking the time to help our students with their understanding of these Sacraments and for his role in the development of our students’ appreciation for the role of faith in an adherents’ life.

Erica Drewsen
Religious Education Coordinator