Reflection
This week we celebrate the feast of Mary, Our Lady of the Southern Cross, with a whole College Mass on Friday at 2:00pm. All are welcome to join us at this occasion. Students will also take part in fun activities across Prep – Year 12 on this day.
We pray to Mary for her wisdom to guide us each day:
Mary, you are the Mother of Jesus, our Lord
Guide us Mary, so that we might be a witness to your Son, Jesus, in the power of His Spirit.
Mary, teach me to be attentive to the voice of God in our lives,
Living lives of service in truth, joy and peace.
Amen
Interesting Fact about the Catholic Church
We educate 777000 school children in the Catholic Sector.
(facts compiled by Rev Dr Richard Leonard SJ)
Daniel Morcombe Child Safety Curriculum
Throughout this term, our College will be implementing the Daniel Morcombe Child Safety Curriculum with students in Prep- Year 10. The curriculum is based on principles of best practice in child safety education and centres around three key messages: Recognise, React and Report.
It is important that the key safety messages of the Daniel Morcombe Child Safety Curriculum: Recognise, React and Report are reinforced, both at school and home. I encourage you, wherever possible, to talk with your child about safety to help them stay safe now and in the future.
Information about the Daniel Morcombe Child Safety Curriculum can be found at www.education.qld.gov.au/child-safety-curriculum or see your child’s class teacher.
St Joseph's Parish Reconciliation
The sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated at St Joseph's during the week beginning 19 November 2018. The Sacramental Program of preparation will begin with a group meeting on Thursday 11 October at 7:00pm.
Who is eligible? Children who
- Have been baptised, and
- Are currently in year 2 or above.
If you would like to enrol your child in this Sacramental Program please contact St Joseph's Parish with your child's name and parent/guardian contact details, 46624011 or dalbyparish@twb.catholic.edu.au or Cate Brennan via OLSCC Office. Enrolment forms and payment will need to be completed at the information night. If your child was not baptised in St Joseph’s, please bring to the Information meeting:
a copy of the baptismal certificate or an extract which can be requested from the Parish where your child was baptised.