Witness to the Wider Community
Witness to the wider community calls Christians to give witness to the beliefs and values of the Catholic Christian tradition and proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. Holy Spirit, as part of the evangelising mission of the Church, witnesses to the wider community through its physical presence and authentic proclamation of the gospel in word and action. |
Celebrating with Others:
At Holy Spirit this is evidenced by:
Reaching Out:
At Holy Spirit this is evidenced by:
Making connections:
At Holy Spirit this is evidenced by:
Communicating the Message:
At Holy Spirit this is evidenced by:
At Holy Spirit this is evidenced by:
- Opening school welcome mass and barbecue to welcome our families and inclusive of the parishioners
- School and Parish masses celebrated weekly during the term
- Supporting the Sacramental Program - Retreat Day, in the newsletter and at assembly
- Special days and masses that reflect the liturgical year and secular calendar - Shrove Tuesday, Ash Wednesday, Pentecost, Feast of St Mary Mackillop, ANZAC Day, Remembrance Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Grandparent's Day, NAIDOC Week, Catholic Education Week
- Early Years gather with local schools for Under 8s Day - prayer as an important part of the day
- World Day of Prayer - Year 4 students attended
- Participate in Just Leaders Day, Catholic Education Week, Orange Sky Laundry Ambassador Program, SVDP Sleep Out, Caritas Mass, Catholic Missions Mass and launch
Reaching Out:
At Holy Spirit this is evidenced by:
- Involvement through prayer, fundraising and acknowledgement in Caritas, Catholic Missions, Orange Sky Laundry, SVDP, Harmony Day, Day for Daniel, Say No to Bullying, Hummingbird House
- Parent Representatives to communicate within the community and support families in need in our community - meals roster etc.
- Footprints Local Aged Group visit school - children sing and play - school provides morning tea
- Acknowledge in the newsletter and at assembly children involved in Sacramental Program - gifts from each class to celebrate this special event
- Support Catholic Education Week, Orange Sky Laundry, SVDP Sleep Out, Caritas Mass, Catholic Missions and Hummingbird House through fundraising and awareness
- Staff on roster for local community group - cooking for the homeless
Making connections:
At Holy Spirit this is evidenced by:
- Fr Nacho, Fr Joseph, Fr Michael and Fr Franz join staff and school community for celebrations - Opening School Mass and barbecue, Easter, Christmas, Leadership Liturgy, Graduation Liturgy, morning tea, Father's Day breakfast, Mother's Day liturgy
- Engage with the parish staff to plan weekly masses and support Sacramental Program
- Promote events within the parish, deanery and Archdiocese through the newsletter, assembly, P&F - host school for the launch of the Sacramental Program
- Established relationship with SVDP Youth Liaison and Orange Sky Laundry and invite them to be part of Leadership Day and SVDP Sleep Out
- Invite with EO-RE and other experts to engage with staff in areas related to school and personal goals
Communicating the Message:
At Holy Spirit this is evidenced by:
- Sharing of our School Prayer at assembly and other special celebrations
- School Mission and Vision, Vision for Religious Education and Vision for Prayer shared with the school and wider community
- Strategic Renewal share with the school and wider community reflecting our goals
- Class weekly sharing in the newsletter - What does prayer look like at Holy Spirit?
- Sharing with parents at Orientation the role of the AP-RE and the experiences them selves and their child will have at Holy Spirit School
- Term overview sent to parents regarding the units of work inclusive of Religion
- School foyer, noticeboard and wall down drive reflect liturgical and secular celebrations in which parents and students are invited to participate - ANZAC Remembrance Wall, Catholic Education Week, Harmony Day, Orange Sky Laundry, Liturgical seasons and celebrations