Project Compassion 2019

Staff v Students, Pancake Sale and Project Compassion Pastoral Activities and Collections

Project Compassion is Caritas Australia's annual Lenten fundraising and awareness-raising appeal. It is here where the solidarity of Australians harmonise in an attempted to conquer poverty, uphold dignity and promote justice.  

The Caritas Project Compassion Appeal for 2019 has just commenced on Shrove Tuesday with the heavily anticipated pancake sale. All the profits from this fundraiser assist with the core focus of the work of Caritas which is to provide access to safe water for schools and communities on the Solomon Islands.

During Pastoral time over the next few weeks, time will be dedicated to exploring the work of Caritas and outlining the facilities implemented from donations such as taps or bubblers that can be installed in regional schools in the Solomon Islands. Coin donations from students are also encouraged to help support communities on the Solomon Islands which can be placed in a small box that is available in each homeroom.

Together the Magdalene community has great potential in contributing to Caritas’ Appeal in assisting to achieve the Caritas’ mission of conquering poverty, upholding dignity and promoting justice. We thank you for your contributions to Project Compassion through our successful fundraisers and initiatives.

Diocesan Launch of Project Compassion

Our four Year 10 SRC leaders - Ella, Kaitlyn, Jacob and Beau, along with Mr Collins represented the College at the Diocesan Launch of Project Compassion at St Brigid's Parish and Primary School, Gwynneville. They were joined by representatives of all Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in the Diocese in a colourful liturgy and reflection on Lent and the Work of Caritas Australia. The Liturgy was led by Bishop Brian who encouraged us to not only be generous in our giving for Project Compassion but to consider how we can bring positive change to the world around us this Lent. How can we be a better person as a result of our penance or good deeds this lent and how can this lead us to positively impact the lives of others?  

Youth Ministry Update

Live #1 (Twilight Retreat and Lunchtime Concert)

Our first LIVE Event including Lunchtime Concert and Twilight retreat was held on Friday 1st March. The lively lunchtime concert was the perfect precursor to the Twilight Retreat which saw a vibrant exploration of the theme Who am I? Through music, games, guest speaker Justin Gimondo (from LIVE Local @ St John’s Parish, Campbelltown on Friday Nights) and small group discussions, ably led by our Youth Ministry Student Leaders, the large number of students in attendance explored the theme and had a great time! Students learnt about themselves, each other and their place in the world with one attendee making the following comment when reflecting on their experience at the retreat: “I have thought about my purpose in this world, the topic had me thinking for days. This has motivated me to try new things and have a better spiritual relationship with God to find my sense of purpose in this world”.  

Thank you to the CYMW (Catholic Youth Ministry Team - Wollongong), NET Wollongong, our wonderful YML students and the staff that worked together to ensure Friday evening was a great and worthwhile event!

LIVE Events are open to all students from Year 7 to Year 12 and are FREE events!

Our next LIVE event is Friday 3rd May 2019 (Week 1, Term 2) with the Twilight Retreat running 2:45pm - 6pm as usual. There will be an extended Verve Seniors Session from 6:00pm - 8:30pm for Senior Students only. We look forward to a great event!

Mr Collins
Mission Coordinator