Year 8 Reflection Day and Pilgrimage

Last week, Reflection Days were held for all Year 8 students at both campuses over two days. This involved a one-day workshop run by the Youth Ministry Team and a pilgrimage into the city.

The workshop focused on three relationships: our relationship with ourselves, relationships with others and our relationship with God. The focus of the pilgrimage was the Jubilee Year of Hope.

Students on the pilgrimage visited three churches: St Mary Star of the Sea, St Patrick’s Cathedral and St Francis Church, where they also celebrated Mass.

While at the churches, students were asked to focus on signs of hope and encouraged to reflect on the significance of the artwork and architecture they encountered.

It was a very positive experience for all involved, with many students developing an appreciation for the symbolism, history and the way the message of hope was reflected in the different churches.

Terri Curnow

Director of Faith and Mission