Witness to the Wider Community
In responding to the call in Matthew’s Gospel (28:19) to “therefore, go and make disciples of all nations”, the Archbishop of Brisbane, Mark Coleridge (2013) proclaimed:
More clearly and urgently than ever Jesus is saying this to the Church now - not just to some in the Church but to the whole Church, including young people. Young people are not just the missionaries of the future; they are the missionaries of now. Just as Jesus called the rich young man to follow him, he is calling young people now. Just as St Paul chose the young Timothy to be one of the leaders of his missionary team (Acts 16:1-3), so young people are being chosen now.
The school, by its very physical presence within the local community, can provide a positive witness to gospel values. The care and maintenance of facilities, the presence of religious iconography and symbols, the conduct of students and staff and the school’s capacity to make connections with local agencies all contribute to its evangelising witness.
More clearly and urgently than ever Jesus is saying this to the Church now - not just to some in the Church but to the whole Church, including young people. Young people are not just the missionaries of the future; they are the missionaries of now. Just as Jesus called the rich young man to follow him, he is calling young people now. Just as St Paul chose the young Timothy to be one of the leaders of his missionary team (Acts 16:1-3), so young people are being chosen now.
The school, by its very physical presence within the local community, can provide a positive witness to gospel values. The care and maintenance of facilities, the presence of religious iconography and symbols, the conduct of students and staff and the school’s capacity to make connections with local agencies all contribute to its evangelising witness.
Providing a Positive Witness to Gospel Values
- The planning, presence and participation by the middle and upper year level students at the Friday weekly mass with the wider community members.
- The annual celebration of the Easter Liturgy with the whole school and parent body present.
- St Benedict's Day celebrations.
- Weekly prayer assemblies celebrated with the whole school community.
- Visible and tangible support for charities from the wider school community.
- Pastoral outreach by the Pastoral Care Coordinator in sourcing assistance for disadvantaged members of the school community and the marginalised.
- Newsletter items published regularly by the members of the Leadership Team.