Mission
Laudato Si’ Week
Laudato Si’ Week is celebrated each May to mark the anniversary of Pope Francis’s encyclical on caring for creation. This year is the tenth anniversary of Laudato Si’ and it is fitting that we give thanks for the inspiration that his encyclical continues to provide for us. Our daily actions and decisions have an impact on the environment, so this week we will challenge students and staff to make decisions that have a positive impact, such as recycling pizza boxes, pens and batteries. We have recycling bins available at the school for all of these items not just this week, but throughout the school year.
As this is a Jubilee Year, we are also inspired as pilgrims of hope, to build a more just world. Countries around the globe are drowning in debt, stealing hope and well-being from millions of the world's poorest people. As Pope Francis said, "More than generosity, this is a matter of justice." The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference Office for Justice, Ecology and Peace, along with Caritas Australia have provided the following prayer for Laudato Si’ Week 2025.
Loving God,
You created all people to be equal.
Yet, throughout the world many are struggling
to find even the most basic things they need:
food, water, safety and education.
Many poor countries owe enormous debts to wealthy countries and companies,
and millions of vulnerable people suffer as a result.
In this Year of Jubilee,
when we are called to be pilgrims of hope,
we pray for greater justice.
We pray that we might do our part
to challenge unjust situations that
cause harm to so many of your people around the world.
May we work to ensure that earth is truly a common home for everyone,
shared by all and enjoyed in security.
May we be instruments of your peace
and builders of the kingdom
of which Jesus spoke in your name.
Amen
If you would like to learn more about the global debt crisis and its link to the climate crisis, please explore the Caritas Australia website.
• Link to https://www.caritas.org.au/act/turn-debt-into-hope/
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 10 & 11 students.
Wednesday 21 May Mr Seci Tuiwai's 11 RAE C
Wednesday 28 May Ms Tayla Glasspool's 10B & C
Wednesday 4 June Ms Grace Whaleboat's 10D & G
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