As members of a Catholic school it is important to continue to reflect on our own spirituality and consider our faith journey. A Catholic school is a place where the beliefs, teachings and practices of our Catholic faith are taught and experienced. Catholic Social Teachings also underpin how we live our lives as individuals and as a Catholic community. However a spiritual journey and personal faith practice is a decision that each of us may make in our own lives.

For me personally I grew up in a practicing Catholic family and attended Catholic

school. I do believe however that it was as a young adult that I finally made my deep commitment to my Catholic faith. Some of the pivotal aspects that supported my commitment to my Catholic faith were: 

• My passions for science and the awe of creation that it showed me. 
• My love of nature and spending time in this space helps me to feel the close presence of God.
• Becoming a mother and its role in the creation of new life. 
• Feeling supported by my faith and faith community and practices during difficult times. 
• Being a part of a faith community that shares my values and being able to engage with that community regularly through going to church, engaging with prayer and social events. 
• And finally the fact that the Bible and Catholic teachings provide a moral code and source of inspiration for life.

St John’s, as a Catholic school, is a place to learn about what a spirituality may offer them. I encourage all our young people to engage with the opportunities that their Catholic school provides for their faith and spiritual development and reflect on what it may mean to them in their lives.

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Mrs Sandra Hogan

Principal