The Social Justice team had the privilege and honour of spending time with Father Emma during his visit to our college on 8 September. This was a valuable opportunity for our students to hear firsthand about the various ways our college community has positively impacted the lives of young people in Uganda.
Members of the team also shared their insights about the experience:
Fr Emma gave me an insight on all the hard work he does for many people. Showing us that what we do matters and that it does impact lives each day - Sophia C
When the Social Justice team was visited by Fr Emma, I felt inspired, and I felt closer knowing just how much the money we donated helps the children at our sister school - Alannah S
Fr Emma's visit to our school was a reminder that every contribution matters - no matter how big or small. These donations have had a significant impact on many of the School kids in Uganda, giving them hopes and dreams that were once thought to be impossible to achieve. Fr Emma’s talk reminded of how acts of generosity can go a long way in helping others. The donated funds have not only provided educational opportunities but have also instilled a sense of hope and possibility within the hearts of young learners. Through our continued support, we can empower more communities and pave the way for a brighter future for all. Children now have the knowledge and skills needed for a better future thanks to improved education by the money we give us CRC students. They no longer faced overwhelming challenges instead they embraced fresh hope and opportunities. Thank you again to you guys - Mihini R
The experience with Fr Emma, was very engaging, and interactive. He made it aware to us how lucky we are to be living in Australia, and how we have much more than what his country has. He was very thankful towards us, and expressed how important it is for us to be aware of their living circumstance. Overall, the experience was awesome, and we all loved meeting him - Grace D
The experience with Fr Emma was one I will never forget. I realised how lucky I was to live in Australia and how I should never take anything for granted. He explained to us how he felt so grateful to be sitting at the same table as us as well. Fr Emma was so very kind and caring, and I loved being able to meet him and take a photo with him as well! - Chloe H
Meeting Fr Emma was an amazing experience along with hearing stories about how our Uganda project came about, with the help of our amazing college community. He shared his experience about coming to Australia and realising that the people who live here are in fact lucky to live in this country along with making us realise that we need to be grateful for all the thing we have in this life because you never know what tomorrow holds. A message that I personal message that I took away from this experience was "Be grateful in life as you don't know what tomorrow holds" - Nyankat D
