More than 400 Stage Three students from 12 primary schools across the Diocese of Parramatta, including St Joseph's Kingswood, joined a recent celebration for the Year of Youth at Rooty Hill RSL.
Each of the participating Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta schools is part of the Faith in Action initiative, developed in partnership with Catholic Youth Parramatta. Faith in Action Teams (FIAT) are made up of passionate young teachers (2 to 4 per school) who foster the personal and spiritual growth of young people, engaging them in the life and mission of the Catholic faith community.
The event was facilitated by Catholic Youth Parramatta (CYP) and featured Genevieve Bryant, a highly acclaimed young Catholic singer, songwriter and performer who is from Melbourne. She was a headline performer for the Australian Catholic Youth Festivals in Adelaide in 2015 and Sydney in 2017.
Mission Teaching Educator Amanda Bentley said the program for the day saw a combination of music, testimony, discussion and prayer.
“Genevieve did a great job in engaging with the students and talking to them about trusting in God to use their gifts and talents to share God’s love with others,’’ Ms Bentley said.
“She shared her own testimony and encouraged the students to be engaged with their faith, to deepen their relationship with God and to try to live out God’s message.”
Catholic Youth Parramatta also gathered student testimonies to share with Bishop Vincent Long, Bishop of Parramatta, as another element of dialogue within this Year of Youth event.
“The students were given an opportunity to address the following questions given to them by Bishop Vincent: What have you been involved in at your school for the Year of Youth; what is something you would like Bishop Vincent to know is important for young people in our Church; and what is your dream for the future of the Church.”
Teachers praised the joyful impact the day had on the students.
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
www.parra.catholic.edu.au
-
![347095935352409_6011051982290081-1]()
03 Feb 2023
From Facebook
Yesterday, Year 3 joined together to organise their prayer table for the year.![347095935352409_6008768205851792-1]()
02 Feb 2023
From Facebook
On Wednesday we welcomed the newest members of our community. Kindy have now started big school ! Check out their happy faces.
More News
03 Feb 2023
From Facebook
Yesterday, Year 3 joined together to organise their prayer table for the year.
02 Feb 2023
From Facebook
On Wednesday we welcomed the newest members of our community. Kindy have now started big school ! Check out their happy faces.
02 Feb 2023
From Facebook
Our St Joseph's community is so excited to invite you to our first ever Junior Joeys Playgroup. This playgroup will begin next week Thursday 9th February 2023. Come and join Mrs Ali Busuttil and Miss Emma Murphy for a wonderful morning of play based learning. It is also a great opportunity for parents and caregivers to connect and learn with others. There is so much fun to be had. Please register your interest below. We are looking forward to seeing you there. https://forms.gle/11AZoczdtmcLVYsTA
02 Feb 2023
From Facebook
We participated in World Read Aloud Day. The children had fun listening to a range of stories by some of our favourite authors.
31 Jan 2023
From Facebook
Welcome back to school ! We are so excited to have you back for what is going to be a great year of learning and fun!
31 Jan 2023
The changes coming to the new primary school curriculum this week
Almost 65,000 kindergarten students will start at NSW public schools this week as a new syllabus that mandates the use of phonics when teaching pupils to read is rolled out in all classrooms.
31 Jan 2023
From Facebook
30 Jan 2023
From Facebook
This Wednesday 1st February is World Read Aloud Day. We are inviting all parents from year 1 to Year 6 to join their children in the classroom at 2.45pm to share a book and read aloud together to mark this special day! We look forward to hearing all the stories.
22 Jan 2023
From Facebook
Have you booked your child's back to school appointment? With only a week before school starts, remember to book your child's MAI for all students 1-6 or the Best Start Interview for our new Kindy students. Check compass for all the details.
03 Jan 2023
From Facebook
Congratulations to our SJK K-2 Superstar Readers! They have been celebrating the holiday vibes with a good book. Check out these super readers! Year 2 - Jackson W, Liam K Year 1 - Janelle W, Matthew J, Othniel L, Raima P, Zoe L, Bellinagwyneth G, Emmitt B, Mitchell H, Saisha S, Kai M, Marial M Kindy - Allaynah B, Isaac I, Jack McG, Sonia D, Thomas C, Xanthe M, Athena L, Marley C, Natasha P and Xavier S Don't forget to log onto PM online and read a book from the virtual bookshelf. Enjoy!
31 Dec 2022
From Facebook
Each new year is a gift of learning, growth, and hope. May your mind and soul be enriched with these things and more in the days to come! Wishing all of our SJK students, families, staff and community a wonderful and safe New Year. 🎉
23 Dec 2022
From Facebook
Wishing our SJK students, families, staff and community a very Merry Christmas. May God's blessing be with us all during this festive season. 🙏
17 Dec 2022
From Facebook
As we end the school year, we said goodbye to Year 6 students and staff yesterday with a guard of honour. For those leaving St Joseph's this year, we wish them all the best for the future.
15 Dec 2022
From Facebook
Thank you to our wonderful students who made snowflakes to brighten the day of many children who are in hospital over the Christmas season.