Faith Matters
Year 7’s Exploring Prayer Styles
Pope John Paul II said of prayer:
Through prayer, especially to Jesus at Communion, you will understand so many things about the world and its relationship to him, and you will be in a position to read accurately what are referred to as the “signs of the times”. Above all, you will have something to offer those who come to you in need.
Through prayer you will possess Christ and be able to communicate him to others. And this is the greatest contribution you can make in your lives: to communicate Christ to the world. Through prayer you will receive the power to show compassion to every human being – just as Jesus did. Through prayer you will have a part in salvation history as it unfolds in your generation.
In our Year 7 Religious Education classes, we are exploring diverse styles of prayer, from traditional practices like the Rosary to contemporary approaches such as meditation and connecting with God through nature. As the final term can be a hectic period, focusing on our relationship with God in moments of peace and quiet becomes a deeply enriching experience.
National Catholic Earthcare Meeting
This week, Kirthik Ramachandran, a member of the Catholic Regional College St Albans Earthcare Group, presented at the National Catholic Earthcare Meeting. Kirthik highlighted the extensive work our Earthcare Group has undertaken in the Community Garden and in waste management initiatives. In his presentation, he used the school garden as a powerful metaphor for the school’s vision: rooted in this place, we nurture and grow, eventually becoming sustenance for the world.