Easter

The season of Lent has been a time in which members of our community have reflected on how they can enrich their faith and explore how they might grow closer to Jesus and each other. On 17 March our College Captains and Franciscan Leaders represented the College at the annual St. Patrick’s Day mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

In preparation for Easter, the Franciscan leaders helped organise and lead our Holy Week liturgy. This focused on key moments during the final days of the life of Jesus, including the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. The theme of the liturgy was ‘Light from Darkness’ and included a reflection from theologian Marcus Borg. Below is an excerpt from this reflection:
‘For Christians, Jesus is the light shining in the darkness. He is according to John's Gospel: "The true light, which enlightens everyone." Jesus is the light who brings enlightenment; indeed, he is "the light of the world."’

Faith Formation Days

The students of Ave Maria engage each year in Faith Formation Days, which are an essential part of their education. Each of these days is an opportunity for students to explore different aspects of their spirituality, including hearing from guest speakers and working together to discuss issues relevant to them.

The first of the Faith Formation Days will be for our Year 11 students on Thursday, 4 May 2023 followed by days for the other year levels throughout term 2 and 3.