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College Chaplain Reflection – June 9, 2016
Sharing of times when it worked We are fast coming towards the end of term now-¦ but who is counting? Our staff will have a few formation days during the first week of the holidays. Unfortunately I won’t able to join them as I will be away. There is one activity in particular that I…
Mission Report – June 9, 2016
We are closing in upon the end of the end of semester one and the focus has shifted to exams. However, this is not to the exclusion of many other adventures. The Year 9 students are also preparing for their Melbourne Experience; Year 10 students are about to undertake a week encountering the routines of…
College Chaplain Reflection – May 26, 2016
Some important marks of the Christian life are the care and attention we are able to show the people around us. I’ve said it before but it is worth repeating. As humans we are created for love. To love and be loved is the meaning of life. Taking this a step further, to love is…
Mission Report – May 26, 2016
St Patrick’s College overflows with moments that offer an encounter with our essential character. This Sunday is the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. In this celebration we gather around the Eucharistic table to joyfully acknowledge the many gifts that Jesus has given us, and be reminded that we are to…
Performing Arts Report – May 13, 2016
Proposed 2017 USA Performing Arts Tour An exciting development is being proposed for the Co-Curricular Performing Arts at St. Patrick’s College. We are currently taking expressions of interest for a Performing Arts Tour to New York City, which would be held in the 2017 Term One school holidays (Thursday March 30 -“ Tuesday April 11)….
College Chaplain Reflection – May 12, 2016
When explaining the Mass to the students, one element they are often intrigued by are the shifting seasons of liturgical colours. Getting ready for Mass one day, I overheard one student say to another as I pulled out my red chasuble, -I know the red symbolises the blood of Jesus and all that, but that…
Mission Report – May 12, 2016
It has been a rich liturgical time at St Patrick’s College. Just as the seasons regulate many of our habits and choices so too the liturgical rhythms of our Catholic faith lead us gently through the many dimensions of a flourishing human community. On May 5th we celebrated Edmund Rice Day with a whole College…
Mission Report – April 28, 2016
St Patrick’s College Ballarat is a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice Tradition. This is a statement that we repeat often because it expresses many dimensions of our mission. We are part of the Ballarat community We are a Catholic community We are a school community We are part of the Christian Brothers’ history of…
College Chaplain Reflection – April 28, 2016
We are hearing a lot about the commandment to love in our Sunday Gospels at the moment, which can only ever be a good thing. I know I certainly need reminding. Jesus thankfully not only spoke of love but also embodied love. His disciples observed his openness to the other person and his readiness to…
Mission Report – April 14, 2016
Welcome to Term Two. May it be a time of Easter joy and growth for us all. This term has started with a very positive experience. Whilst on duty in the canteen area I enjoyed a conversation with one of our generous parents who gives of their time to serve our students. This parent told…