What staff are learning about

Last week’s staff prayer was focussed on love.

Our Inclusion Assistant Ms Kennely, made a video and asked staff and students what love looks like at St John the Apostle. As REC I believe it is incredibly important to involve our preservice teachers in faith formation. They are the future leaders of our church so developing their understanding of our charism is essential to their growth as educators.

Catholic Life and Reflection

My only “fear” about turning 50 was that it seemed that by now I should know a lot more than I do. You know, my ducks should be in a row. (see below)

What I do know is this.

Life is about people. Not just those we are in relationship with. The poor, the vulnerable, the lady in the checkout queue in front of you.  All about people.  Some of it is good and some isn’t but people are what life is about.

Life is about growth. You never “arrive” as a person, there is always more to learn about yourself, your work,  your relationships, the world.  If you told me that a few years ago I would have probably made a smug comment especially about how I knew it all as a teacher.  (I was soooo wrong!)

Jesus was the perfect example. Even on the cross as He was suffering and dying. He was still caring about people and showing them how to grow in relationship with each other. 

Johna 19: 26-27

26 When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing beside her, he said to his mother, “Woman, here is your son.” 27 Then he said to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his own home.