In Term 3 the Year 8’s are exploring what the Kingdom of God means for them. We started this conversation with developing a collage illustrating God's Ideal world. As a class we then developed an explanation of the Kingdom of God. 

The Kingdom of God is righteous and there is justice. There is hope for the poor and oppressed. Mercy and forgiveness are stronger than bitterness and resentment. Kimberely

Caring for others by wanting justice and righteousness and also hope for the poor and oppressed.

Emilia

Jesus used parables to explain how to bring about the Kingdom of God today. The year 8’s have also tried to use this method of recontextualising Jesus' parable to explain how  the Kingdom of God is still relevant today.

On a Friday afternoon, Jared was heading to his favourite place to go after a long day of work. As he was walking down the street, he was caught in an accident, on the street in an area that was still being constructed, a piece of metal hit him hard in the shin. Jared fell and hit his stomach on a fire hydrant, then he fell on the ground. A rich man passed by but did nothing. Then a man from his workplace came but didn’t recognise him and passed by. Suddenly a homeless man, dressed in cheap and dirty clothing, helped him up, walked with him and called an ambulance, then gave him a portion of his money. Jamie

It was a sunny day on the school grounds of the College. A class was sitting in their classroom doing work when suddenly it was time for their break. Due to the rush of students through the halls, 10 students fell down and had scratches on their knees. They asked for help from the ones around them but no one had answered as they were too busy thinking of themselves. Then suddenly, a cleaner saw what had happened and helped all of them tend to their scratches and sent them on their way with the other students. They had all left without thanking her. All except one had run away, but one student stayed and thanked her for her kindness. My

Join us in the Rosary this Wednesday

All this week the students will be praying the Rosary in different languages in their PC groups.   On Wednesday afternoon CRC St Albans will come together to pray the Rosary in English and Arabic. Everyone is warmly invited.

Archbishop’s message to families at this time

Archbishop Peter has asked that we circulate his message of support for families as they manage the challenges of this second lockdown period. Please watch the video below: