Edmund Rice Camp

Preparations are already underway for our annual Edmund Rice Camp. This camp takes place from Monday 25 to Thursday 28 September at Chaverim. The camp is a great opportunity for Shalom students to give back to our local community and really make a difference. For this camp to happen, we need senior students to act as Big Buddies. Michael Bundesen spoke to students during Assembly last week, encouraging Year 11 and 12 students to come to an information session during Afternoon Tea this Thursday. Students can also find out more information on SIA and by the link to the website https://www.ercampsqld.org/

Easter Vigil Baptisms

In the Catholic Church the Easter Vigil is the preferred time of year where we welcome and initiate new members into our Church community. We would like to congratulate Cameron W in Year 10 together with his father Glen, as well as Hanahlin W who graduated at the end of last year. They all received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and First Eucharist at the Easter Vigil Mass this year.

Class Masses

Each Religious Education class is allocated to a Wednesday morning 8am Mass in Loyola Chapel. The class, along with another, co-hosts this Parish Mass by taking the roles of readers and processors. When your student has an upcoming class Mass, you will receive a notification or an invitation to attend. We warmly welcome all to this weekly joint Parish School celebration. The classes that will be hosting over the next few weeks are as follows:

• 10 May   Mrs Harman’s 11 RAE D & F
• 17 May   Ms Bryson’s 10 RE I and Mr Gahan’s 10 RE J
• 24 May   Mr Sheehan's 10 RE B & E

The Nicene Creed for Young People

Do you understand that long creed said at every Sunday Mass? Do you rattle it off like a robot not really knowing what you are praying? If so, then this session is for you. If you are between the ages of 15 – 20 you are invited to come along to two sessions with the Catholic Parish where we will explore The Nicene Creed.

What does it all mean? The Nicene Creed is a way to profess our faith. It’s the summary of the most important things we believe as Catholics, as passed to the apostles from Christ.

Mrs Mary Taylor and Mrs Cheryl Petersen will be presenting these sessions.

The first session will be on Wednesday 17 May at Novakoski Hall, behind Holy Rosary Church from 5.30pm to 6.30pm followed by free pizza and finishing up at 7pm.

The second session will be the following Wednesday 24 May at the Parish Office at the same time.

RSVP: petersenc@shalomcollege.com by Tuesday 16 May.

Mrs Sandra Freeman
Assistant Principal - Mission
Sandra_Freeman@shalomcollege.com