It is always our intention to grow our school community to recognise, appreciate and celebrate those virtues that reflect our Catholic character. For that reason, three new voluntary student groups will be introduced next week at the School Assembly, with one of them (Ignite) to be immediately offered as an Elective on Tuesdays.

More Student Groups To Find God in All Things

Centred in the person of Jesus Christ, our school is founded with a vision to proclaim the virtues of hope, faith and love in society. Indeed, all Catholic schools are called “to be establishments of hope and to be responsive to the emerging socio-economic, political, religious and cultural structures that face them.” (Catholic Diocese of Auckland). It is always our intention to grow our school community to recognise, appreciate and celebrate those virtues that reflect our Catholic character. For that reason, three new voluntary student groups will be introduced next week at the School Assembly, with one of them (Ignite) to be immediately offered as an Elective on Tuesdays. Involvement in any of these groups can lead to further leadership opportunities at school in the future.

The Companions
The group’s name is taken from the name of our College Chapel, the Companions of Jesus. The group focuses on the service in the Chapel and at the Altar of the Lord, such as being Altar Servers, Sacristans, Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Greeters and Digital & Sound System Technicians.

Ignite Group
The group’s name is a word-play taken from the name of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, as well as the actual meaning of the word “ignite” that, for us, is to inflame the hearts of others in the community. The group focuses on the service of the Word of God, through giving reflections at Masses and leading liturgies and student retreats. Also, there will be coordination with the Music Department to link this group with the school’s future liturgical choir.

Pilgrims
The group’s name is taken from the name that Saint Ignatius of Loyola called himself, a “pilgrim” after his conversion. Like what Ignatius experienced, a pilgrimage journey can be transformative. The focus of the group is to allow opportunities for students to experience transformative journeys as part of their schooling, through acts of service. The details are still being developed towards a Jesuit term “Faith that does justice” - inspired by Ignatius’ teaching that “love manifests itself more in deeds than in words.