Year 8 Students Explore the Theme Of Integrity At Their Reflection Day

Catherine McAuley Westmead students in Church on the year 8 reflection day
Year 8 students attended Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral Parramatta as part of their Reflection Day.

The Year 8 Reflection Day was held on Tuesday 25th March, the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord.

The students were warmly welcomed to St Patrick’s Cathedral Parramatta by the staff and parishioners. The theme for this important community day was Young Mercy Women of Integrity.

Year 8 explored this theme through various activities. The Dean and Administrator and Episcopal Vicar for Education, the Very Rev Robert Riedling, shared his insights about the Gospel reading of the Day (Luke 1:26-38). Fr Robert reminded the students that like Mary, we have received an invitation from God. We too, can be people of integrity and accept God’s invitation for us.

Catherine McAuley Westmead students on the year 8 reflection day

As we are in the Season of Lent, students spent time reflecting upon the Stations of the Cross. Year 8 joined with the parishioners for the 12:30 pm Mass which was celebrated by Rev Tom Green. In his homily, Fr Tom spoke of the significance of the historical setting of the First Reading, Isaiah 7:10-14, 8:10. Year 8 have been studying People of the Covenant in Religious Education classes and this Reading highlighted how God’s promises have been fulfilled through the Incarnation of Jesus.

Mrs Rehayem, Ms McGlone, Miss Reynolds, Mrs Malek, Mrs Flynn, Mr Bautista and Ms Banks were most happy to have accompanied Year 8 on this day and look forward to their continued partnership in learning more about our loving God.