The Holy See’s Teaching on Catholic Schools, 2006 mandates that “The Church must have schools that are recognisably Catholic.” (Page 7) What instantly identifies our schools as Catholic if not the celebration of the Sacraments, especially Holy Mass? The Eucharistic celebration is integral to the life of a Catholic school because it deepens faith, nourishes […]

This June, we celebrate six great solemnities: Pentecost, The Most Holy Trinity, Corpus Christi, The Nativity of St. John the Baptist, The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, and Saints Peter and Paul. At the heart of each of these celebrations is the Eucharist. Without it, they lose their deepest meaning. The Eucharist is the source […]

Many parents feel anxious when choosing a Primary or Secondary school for their child – and rightly so! It’s a big decision that impacts the whole family. The right school doesn’t just provide a quality education; it nurtures your child’s social, emotional, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual growth. But how can Catholic parents discern the best […]

In the 17th to 19th centuries, the religious founders – St John Baptist de La Salle, Bd Nicolas Barré, St Magdalene of Canossa, St Louis Marie de Montfort and St Marcellin Champagnat – established schools for destitute children in Europe. Many of them had become vagrants on the streets and had fallen into delinquency and […]

“We are an Easter people, and Alleluia is our song!” This is a quote attributed to St. Augustine of Hippo and popularised by St. John Paul II. We believe that we are an Easter people because the resurrection of Jesus shows that suffering, disappointment and death can be transformed into new life. Easter gives us […]

Every time I announce details of events happening in school, my students will ask ‘what if’ questions – what if it rains? what if we don’t bring our planner?’ So, I considered a ‘what if’ question that had been in my mind in the past. What if Jesus did not resurrect and ascend to His […]

Joseph Calasanz was born in Spain on September 11, 1556, the youngest of eight children. Joseph’s parents were members of the nobility and devout Catholics who ensured that he was well educated and learned his catechism from a young age. When Joseph was about 14 years of age, he was sent to a school run by […]

Cardinal’s homily during the Commencement of School Year Mass struck me when he spoke about leaders teaching with their being. He referenced Moses and how he journeyed, suffered, and tolerated the people of Israel throughout their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. Moses even offered himself to take punishment from God for the wrongful […]

“…listen to his voice! Harden not your hearts” (Psalm 95.8) These words are in fact from the responsorial psalm on 10 September 2023, the day our diocese celebrated Catholic Education Sunday. Whether we are a student or an educator, a parent or a parishioner, they remind us whose voice must ultimately matter to us: the […]