Faith in Action and Parish Connection

This week, our Year 7D students attended the Anointing Mass held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, a liturgy that brings comfort and strength to those who are elderly, ill, or facing significant health challenges.

An Anointing Mass in the Catholic tradition involves the Liturgy of the Eucharist, where the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is offered to parishioners who are experiencing physical or emotional suffering. This sacrament includes a blessing with holy oil, prayers for healing, and the reassurance of God’s presence in times of difficulty.

Our students played an active role in this sacrament. They respectfully accompanied elderly and unwell parishioners to receive their blessing and anointing, offering steady hands and caring smiles. This simple act of presence and compassion reflected our school’s values of peace and unity.

At the conclusion of the Mass, the students assisted by serving morning tea in the Parish Centre. It was an excellent opportunity for intergenerational connection where both students and parishioners felt the joy of community.

This experience gave our Year 7D students a deeper understanding of how faith is lived out through service, compassion, and relationship. They not only learnt about the significance of the Anointing of the Sick but also saw first-hand the comfort it brings to those in need.

It was lovely to witness the compassion and maturity the students displayed as they represented our College. Their thoughtful involvement was a reminder that even the smallest acts of service can offer comfort and make a meaningful difference.