Faith Formation Days allow our students to immerse themselves in the Catholic Faith in a different way to the Religious Education classroom so they can grow in the love of God. Last Thursday 11 August our Year 9 students were able to have their Faith Day facilitated by Chris Doyle from Karis Ministries. Below is an account from Year 9 student Alyssa Debono.

Last Thursday11th of August, Chris Doyle from Karis Ministries came to our school for our Year 9 Faith Reflection Day. Using well-known songs, witty humour, and a wide range of interactive activities, Chris encouraged the Year 9 cohort to contemplate things that give our lives meaning and purpose. With numerous anecdotes, he prompted us to think about the kind of person we want to be and how the thousands of choices we make on a daily basis effect us. He taught us to base our choices off three main virtues; Faith, Hope and Love, with Love being the most important. Over the four periods, Chris persuaded teachers and students to show off their lovely voices and sing songs of all genres with him, this created a comfortable and radiant environment for everyone, allowing us to be ourselves and enjoy the day. Using handshakes, fist-pumps and hugs, Chris guided us to embrace one another without the embarrassment of other people’s thoughts and to treat others with respect no matter their gender or identity. 

Alyssa Debono 9 Bunjil