Special Character
Social Justice Group
“By my works I will show you my faith”
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(James 2: 18)
his has been the St Bernard’s
Catholic Character theme for
2013. We have chosen to role
model this theme and proudly
share our faith through the activities
we have undertaken in our school social
justice group, ‘Sharing Champagnat’s
Vision.’ In addition to this theme, as
always we promote our Marist values
and this year we have focussed on the
pillar, ‘In the Way of Mary.’ Our goal
was to be men of action, proud of our
Catholic faith and strong role- models of
social justice to our school community.
This year we have undertaken the
following activities:
with mufti days and can drives to raise
money for the good work they continue to do.
We spent a weekend at the Magnificat
Community in Featherston living out the
Catholic social justice principles in a practical
way where we could be of service to others.
Our school Mass band has continued to
engage the College community in Masses
and liturgies with their contemporary
interpretations of the mass parts, including
playing for the Wellington World Youth Day
experience.
We would like to thank St Bernard’s for giving
us the opportunity to be the College Special
Character Captains for 2013. We want to
acknowledge the contribution of the Deputy
Special Character Captains, Nathan Russell
and Jacob Netzler. As school leaders we
know how important it is to have mentors
that we respect and look up too, both of us
would like to particularly acknowledge the
assistance, support and mentoring given by
Ms Fouhy, Mr Wilson and Mr Sutherland. We
have thoroughly enjoyed the challenges of
2013 and feel confident that we have had a
positive impact on our school community, on
our social justice group and on the way that
Special Character is viewed at St Bernard’s.
We wish next year’s leaders the very best
success and finish in the words of St Paul,
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished
the race, I have kept the faith.” (2 Tim 4:7).
We have supported CARITAS and St Vinnies
Jonathan McMillan & Joshua Dominikovich.
Every Thursday the Year 13s have gone to
Sacred Heart primary school where they
spend lunchtime with the children, helping
nurture &