Assistant Principal - Mission
As we embark on our 2025 College Mission Goal - To strengthen our Catholic identity and culture with a focus on the Charism of Pope St. John Paul II - it is important to begin with an understanding of the gifts that the Holy Spirit freely gives us to guide our lives.
Scripture tells us: “The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him: a spirit of wisdom and understanding, a spirit of counsel and strength, a spirit of knowledge and fear of the Lord.” (Isaiah 11:2). These gifts are not meant just for a chosen few; they are for all of us, helping us to navigate daily challenges and grow in faith.
For example, wisdom helps a student decide how to handle peer pressure, while fortitude gives parents strength to guide their children with love even in difficult moments. Understanding allows us to see the struggles of our friends and offer genuine support, and counsel helps us make choices that align with our faith when facing tough decisions.
This year, as we focus on strengthening our Catholic identity, let us reflect on how we can use these gifts in our daily lives - within our school, families, and communities. The Holy Spirit calls each of us to live with faith and purpose, embracing our mission as followers of Christ.
In the next newsletter, we will explore how these gifts manifest in the life of the Church as charisms - special graces that shape our identity, mission, and distinct Catholic culture.
Finally, please join me and millions around the world in praying for the health and recovery of Pope Francis as he receives care in hospital.
Loving God, we entrust Pope Francis into Your hands.
Grant him strength, healing, and peace.
Guide those caring for him
and fill his heart with Your grace.
Amen.
Assistant Principal - Mission