Our Year 9 students recently participated in a retreat day focused on faith, reflection, and personal growth. The day began with Mass before students took part in a variety of workshops led by our Year 11 Spiritus students. These sessions explored themes such as Jesus as the Suffering Servant and the lives of the saints.
The retreat concluded with an inspiring testimony from Ms Athaide, encouraging students to reflect on their own faith journey. We thank our Year 11 Spiritus students and Ms Athaide for making the day such a meaningful experience.
- Ms Tanya Khattar
On Tuesday the 2nd of June, the Year 11 Spiritus group had the opportunity to run a retreat for the Year 9 students. We were divided into five groups, with each group focusing on a specific topic. Topics included the meaning of suffering, forgiveness, Relationship with Christ through prayer, how the good works of saints can influence us, and miracles.
My group focused on the meaning of suffering. We created and delivered a presentation that explored what suffering is, why people suffer, the concept of redemptive suffering, and how Christ gives meaning and purpose to suffering. Throughout the session, students were encouraged to engage by answering questions and participating in a fun activity at the end. This activity carried a deeper message, allowing students to experience and reflect on the topic in a meaningful way.
Overall, it was a rewarding experience for our Spiritus group. We were able to deepen our understanding of important faith concepts while also developing our confidence and skills in sharing the Word of God with others.
- Jana A, 11A