Siobhan Kelly

As we journey through this term, we have continued to nurture the faith life of our CMCC community, providing opportunities for both staff and students to engage in prayer and reflection.

Our Year 7 students recently experienced a meaningful liturgy during their camp, centred on the Gospel of Matthew 7:24–29 and building a strong foundation for their high school years at CMCC.

“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock.” (Matthew 7:24)

In this liturgy, students reflected on the idea that a life lived in accordance with Jesus’s teachings is like a house founded on rock – one that is able to withstand life’s inevitable storms. We discussed how, at CMCC, we build this strong foundation by practicing kindness, showing hospitality, standing up for what is right, seeking help when needed, giving our best efforts, and being a trustworthy friend. Students responded to this Gospel message through a rock art activity whereby they made a visual representation of their commitment to building a strong foundation for their time at CMCC.

Looking ahead, our Year 8 Reflection Day is scheduled for Monday, 16 June, providing students with an opportunity to build positive self-image and self-esteem by exploring what it means to be made in God’s image. As part of this Reflection Day, students will also look at how they can ‘love thy neighbour’ and contribute to building a strong faith community at CMCC.

Additionally, we invite all families to join us for a special liturgy celebrating Catholic Schools Week on Friday, 6 June at 8:30 am in the College Chapel.

Students still have the opportunity to subit an artwork that creatively depicts Catherine McAuley living her faith in action, incorporating one of the Mercy values. Artworks must include the Mercy Cross, the yellow Catherine McAuley rose, and be submitted on A3 paper by Friday 30 May (Week 5). Winners will receive canteen vouchers, and their work will be proudly displayed throughout the school.

In drawing on the reflections shared with our Year 7 group this term, may we continue to build upon our strong foundation here at CMCC and live out our Mercy values of compassion, courage, hospitality and faith in action.

United in Mercy,

Siobhan Kelly