Mission
A Year of Hope
This year our theme for special assemblies and liturgies will be ‘A Year of Hope’. Pope Francis has called upon all Catholic agencies to undertake initiatives to restore hope in this Jubilee Year and we felt this was a message our college community would respond well to. In the words of Pope Francis, ‘In the heart of each person, hope dwells as the desire and expectation of good things to come, despite our not knowing what the future may bring’ (#1 Spes Non Confundit).
A rainbow has been chosen to symbolise hope, as drawn from the Old Testament account of Noah. The rainbow reminds us of God’s unwavering presence. It comes about because there is light after darkness, bringing new beginnings and a focus on the beauty that surrounds us.
Masses
Gathering as a community to participate in Mass is central to being Catholic. As a Catholic School, we provide opportunities for students and staff to participate in Masses, regardless of their own faith background or none. Therefore, each House will join with another, to celebrate a House Mass during one of their timetabled Assembly times in Term 2 or Term 3.
Each Religious Education class will also cohost a Wednesday morning Mass at 8am in our chapel. This Mass occurs during term time and is a Parish Mass, so it is open to all. The Mass finishes before the 8.40am bell. Religious Education teachers will email a notice to families prior to their allocated Mass, and we encourage attendance. Upcoming Masses will be hosted by our Year 11 and Year 12 students.
Wednesday 12 February Mr George Church's SOR 12B & SOR 11C
Wednesday 19 February Ms Danni Bryson's RAE 12A & 12C
Wednesday 26 February Ms Van Dalen's CMT 12A & 12B
Also, if you would like to join in other Parish services, the Catholic Parish of Bundaberg advertises Mass times at https://www.bundabergcatholic.net.au/mass-prayer/
Mrs Sandra Freeman
Assistant Principal - Mission
Sandra_Freeman@rok.catholic.edu.au