PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
“Truth happens in the course of dialogue. There is always a temptation to allow our answers to bring to an end the process of searching, as if the topic of the conversation was a problem that has now been solved. But when a fresh question arrives, the unexhausted depths of mystery show through once more. Let it be said over and over again: faith is not a question of problems but of mystery, so we must never abandon the path of seeking and asking.”
- Fr Tomas Halik, Patience with God
Tomas Halik is a priest from the Czech Republic. He has written many books and is increasingly known for writing for people on the margins, especially in our Western culture, where the cultural currents which carry us along do not easily allow for the flourishing of faith. His comment above, that faith is concerned with mystery, and does not easily provide answers, resonates with a theologian of statue no less than Karl Rahner, who himself prefers to speak of God as ‘ineffable mystery’. We know as adults and parents that life, at times, provides no easy answers, and that many of the challenges experienced by family and friends are really summonings to mystery. This is of little comfort for a person or family in deep crisis – and yet, somehow, we find ourselves sustained when we let mystery be. A capacity for joy can be present – not to mention faith, hope and love – even amidst the struggle.
Assumption of Mary
This Thursday, at 12pm, we are celebrating Mass in our school hall. It is the Feast Day of the Assumption of Mary and as such, is known as a ‘Mass of obligation’ for Catholics. We celebrate the assumption of Mary, Jesus’ mother, into heaven, body and soul. In so doing, we remember her extraordinary gifts as a mother and as someone who was pivotal in shaping Jesus’ character and his life, as all parents do for their children. All parents are invited to join us for the Mass. My thanks to Sarah Walsh, our Acting REC, for excellent coordination of the Mass; and my thanks to Fr John Woods, for celebrating our Mass.
Science Day
This Friday, Sts Peter and Paul is celebrating Science Week by holding a science day. All classes will hold a session of science activities and participate in a Class Trivia Competition after recess. There will be two winning classes: one from K-2, and one from 3 – 6. Friday is a uniform free day, and students are asked to come dressed as a scientist for the day. We look forward to the day.
Squash Program
This Friday, our Year 5 students begin their inaugural Squash Program, one which I hope becomes a mainstay of sport in Year 5. Our Year 5 students will walk to Woden Squash Courts and take part in a special squash lesson program delivery, which will be great fun, very good for fitness, and provide an invaluable opportunity to learn new skills. My thanks to Luke Gubler for coordinating the program.
Have a wonderful week with your families.
Best wishes
Cameron Johns
Principal