On Tuesday, 25 March, Mr. Cimino accompanied a group of dedicated students to attend the Liturgical Ministries Training Day at the Xavier Centre and St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral in Wollongong. This special event provided an opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of the Eucharist and explore ways to serve within the liturgy.

Throughout the day, students participated in prayer, keynote presentations, and interactive workshops, developing their skills in three key ministries:

Proclaimer of the Word: Learning to proclaim Scripture with clarity and reverence.

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion: Understanding the significance of distributing the Eucharist with faith and humility.

Music Ministry: Leading the congregation in sung prayer and worship.

The day concluded with a beautiful Mass celebration with Bishop Brian Mascord, which allowed students to reflect on their learning and commitment to serving in their faith communities. Here is what Sienna B had to say about her experience on the day:

On the Liturgical Ministries Training Day, my peers and I had the opportunity to interact with students from other schools as we came together for the unique experience to deepen our understanding of our faith and its application in our daily lives by each of the key ministries. Listening to Father James share his insights into Eucharistic Ministry was an honour as his teachings of the significance of distributing the Eucharist with reverence and humility resonated with me deeply. Throughout the day, I was able to engage in meaningful and active prayer, as we were informed about the importance of liturgical ministries and reflected on how each of us can contribute to our faith community. The day concluded with a lovely Mass led by Bishop Brian, where we had the chance to put our learning into practice, as the day presented a powerful reminder of the importance of serving others through our faith. Thank you to Miss Neasy for giving us this opportunity and to Mr Cimino for attending the day with us. 

It is truly inspiring to see young people so passionate about their faith and eager to share it with the College and broader community through these ministries. We look forward to seeing Angelina B, Dante R, Melina R, Oliver C, and Sienna B assist in future school Masses, helping to enrich our liturgical celebrations with their gifts and dedication.

Miss Sarah Neasy

Youth Ministry Coordinator