It has truly been a productive few weeks, from the Social Justice Front.
Anzac Day Celebrations
ANZAC Day is an important and dignifying day in Australia, celebrated on the April 25th. We honour everyone who died while Australia was in wars, fights, and peacekeeping missions. On ANZAC Day, we especially think about the brave things the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps did during World War I. To acknowledge the sacrifices made and in recognising human dignity, students were invited to place their name on a red poppy cut-out, which were used to make a vibrant display for the whole community to enjoy.
Mother’s Day Card Making
At CRCCS, we never forget to celebrate the amazing women in our lives, especially our mums and motherly figures. They show us love, compassion, hard work, and strength each day. As Christians, we look up to Mary as a role model especially during the month of May, which is dedicated to Mother Mary. The mother of love and obedience.
Students took timeout of their lunchtime to make cards, showing their appreciation, while letting their smiles do the talking.
We pray to her for guidance, especially for all the significant females in our lives. Let's remember, a mother's love is a special gift that connects us to something divine.
"When you walk around, they will lead you; when you lie down, they will protect you; when you awake, they will occupy your attention." Proverb 6:22
Prayer Day
The 'Year of Prayer' has been declared by Pope Francis as part of the preparations for the Jubilee Year "Pilgrims of Hope", which spans from 2023 to 2024. During this time, there's a special focus on the Our Father prayer. This presents a great opportunity for us to revisit the fundamentals of prayer and deepen our connection with God.
It was once said that prayer isn't just something that helps our relationship with God; it is our relationship with God. So, by dedicating ourselves more to prayer, we strengthen our friendship with the Divine. As Pilgrims of Hope, we need to nurture our prayer life as we journey in faith continually.
Moreover, the Year of Prayer encourages us to think about how we can assist others in their prayer journey, so they too can encounter Jesus personally. As we reflect on this, let's consider ways to share the gift of prayer with others, just as Jesus taught His disciples. More so, we can embrace our school pillar of Prayer. This is a paramount part of our journey at Catholic Regional College.
This year we devoted a day to prayer, this consisted of meeting the community at the front gate, handing out prayer cards, followed by a “spiritually” sound lunch activity. We were blessed to have Sister Lawrence join us as we wrote prayers, listened to worship music and completed some mindful colouring in.
May we continue to work on building a positive and heart filled relationship with our Lord.