Faith Matters
Walking With Christ: CRC St Albans Holy Week Pilgrimage Reflection
In the final week of term, our students participated in a meaningful Holy Week pilgrimage, themed "Who Do You Say I Am?" This reflective journey invited students to walk alongside Jesus through the key moments of His final days, encouraging them to see themselves as His disciples, challenged personally by His timeless question.
At each station, from the jubilant entrance into Jerusalem to the solemn moments in Gethsemane, students paused to hear Scripture, reflect and pray. They explored the joy of Palm Sunday in the Jubilee Garden, the unity of The Last Supper at our school stage and the anguish of The Garden of Gethsemane among the olive trees. They stood in the shadow of The Crown of Thorns, reminded of Christ’s sacrificial love, before completing their pilgrimage at the Walk to Emmaus art installation, reflecting on Christ’s enduring companionship.
Through prayer, Scripture and reflection, the pilgrimage deepened students' understanding of Holy Week and strengthened their connection to Christ’s journey. It was a beautiful reminder of the faith that unites our community and prepares our hearts for the joy of Easter.
Student thoughts on Year 8 Reflection Day.
Year 8 Reflection Day was successful in showing each student how to forgive and let go of past regrets. An activity that the majority of the students enjoyed, was the activity where we drew a road showing experiences you've had growing up until the present. At the end we all made the piece of paper into a suitcase where no one could see inside since it was stapled. An activity where we had to be creative, was when we re-enacted the story of the Prodigal Son.
Personally, the activity I found most enjoyable was the acting of the Prodigal Son story. I felt like this activity brought out everyone's acting skills in ways they could be creative. After all, all of the activities had their own purpose of teaching us, making the day so much more enjoyable.
Christina Le
During the Year 8 Reflection Day, I had a meaningful experience that enriched my understanding of personal growth and relationships. One of the activities involved discussing and re-enacting the Parable of the Prodigal Son, which sparked thoughtful conversations about forgiveness and acceptance. Another engaging task was creating a map of our life journeys, which we then folded into a bag, symbolizing how we carry our experiences with us as we move forward. What I enjoyed the most was the delicious meal we shared. It was a great opportunity to relax, hang out with our friends, and to enjoy the food altogether as a year level.
Caitlyn Nguyen