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Eucharist - Commissioning of Staff in Catholic Schools 2008

Wednesday February 14

Staff from Kolbe Catholic College joined other teachers from the South Western Metropolitan Region Catholic School's in celebrating Mass at Saint Jerome's Parish in Munster at the commencement of the 2008 school year. After a welcome from Alec O'Connell, Deputy Director of the CEO, the packed congregation participated in a very welcoming and meaningful Mass.

The Mass was celebrated by Bishop Don Sproxton along with nine co-celebrants from the surrounding parishes. The celebration was based on the continued theme of "Living The Vision". Bishop Sproxton focused his homily on the challenges of becoming not only a teacher but on the duty that we as staff members have in enlightening students in our Catholic Schools. He extended a warm welcome to new staff of the Archdiocese as well as attempting to rekindle the passion of the many loyal staff who have shared the light for some time.


Bishop Sproxton also focused on the wonderful opportunity that the World Youth Day in Sydney 2008 presented to us as Catholic Educators. Not only are there opportunities for the pilgrims attending but the Bishop encouraged us all in our schools and parishes to support this event in a big way.

Finally the Bishop touched on the day itself, which was highly significant for all Australians, being the day the Prime Minister of Australia, Mr Kevin Rudd, had delivered the nation's "Sorry Speech" to the indigenous members of the Australian Community. He requested us to open our hearts and pray that the reconciliation process truly brings together the cultures often divided.

Living the Vision

We in Catholic Education seek to create
environments that enhance learning,
nurture young people and empower them
to live their Catholic faith
in the spirit of Jesus Christ by
Walking together in a spirit of
reconciliation and forgiveness.

Staff new to Catholic Education in the Archdiocese of Perth were invited forward to take part in a special Commissioning Ceremony. Bishop Sproxton prayed for our newly appointed staff and gave them the following blessing.


Newly commissioned staff of Kolbe College

Mrs Amanda Day

Prayer of Blessing over new staff

Nurturing God,
Give your blessing to these your people.
Grant them wisdom and knowledge to fulfil their vocation.
Give them the heart and mind of Christ,
that they may show understanding and care
towards those they are called to serve in their school communities.

Grant them:

Enthusiasm
that they may develop a hunger for the learning adventure.

Compassion
that they may seek truth and justice for all, especially the most vulnerable.

Wonder and Awe
that they may capture the joy in the mystery of the created universe.

Tolerance
that they may embrace the diversity of the earth and all its people.

Unconditional Love
that they may walk with others in a spirit of reconciliation and forgiveness.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen

The newly commissioned staff from Kolbe Catholic College who received their scrolls were:

  • Ms Carly Price
  • Miss Kelly Stirling
  • Mr Bradley Tyrrell
  • Mr Michael McCann
  • Mrs Amanda Day
  • Mrs Karen Jay
  • Mrs Lisa Moller
  • Mrs Tehani Wessely

For Mrs Lisa Dann the Mass was the conclusion to a very important day to her personally. Lisa is employed at Kolbe Catholic College as an Aboriginal Teacher Assistant. Earlier in the day Lisa had taken her mother (one of the stolen generation) to the city to participate in the celebration of reconciliation by the Rudd Government.


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