Catholic education supports students becoming more informed about the world and their role in its future. These matters are important to all young people and many Catholic schools have discussions with their students about global issues in a supervised school setting.
Social justice initiatives give schools the chance to take action and empower young people to be part of a solution.
There’s no better way for students to express the principles of Catholic social teaching than to stand together with their peers and teachers at school in support of those most in need.
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22 Oct 2024
Students committed to ‘Truth and Peace’
Hundreds of students, teachers and staff from Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) came together at West HQ Rooty Hill recently for the 2024-2025 Australian Catholic Bishops Conference's (ACBC) Social Justice Statement Schools Launch: Truth & Peace: A Gospel Word in a Violent World.
12 Sep 2024
Gilroy is going all out to support teen mental health
Gilroy Catholic College is taking practical steps to actively support teen mental health, ensuring that the whole school community, including parents and carers, are upskilled in the area of Mental Health First Aid.
16 Jul 2024
Catholic schools honour Bishop Manning’s legacy
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese mourns the loss of Diocese of Parramatta Bishop Emeritus Kevin Manning who passed away yesterday.
02 Jul 2024
St Monica’s students show solidarity with homeless during Winter Sleepout
Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta, has encouraged Year 5 and 6 students to see those who are marginalised in our community as children of God. Bishop Vincent was a guest at the St Monica’s Primary North Parramatta Winter Sleepout on 14 June, organised by the school’s Faith in Action Team (FIAT) to raise awareness about homelessness in our society.
20 Mar 2024
Blue Mountains brothers Hunter and Finn swimming to the peak
St Columba's students and brothers Hunter and Finn Kelly are proving themselves as a power pairing in the pool, with both of them currently ranked top 10 in Open Water in the country.
09 Feb 2024
Students committed to making a difference
Students from Catholic schools across the Parramatta Diocese are walking in solidarity this Lent, as they support Project Compassion, a Caritas Australia initiative.
08 Nov 2023
Students say YES to a sustainable Australia
Thousands of young Western Sydney students have declared a resounding ‘YES’ to ensuring a sustainable Australia for all after a successful three-day Youth Eco Summit at Sydney Olympic Park.
27 Jun 2023
Penrith teen to take part in RSL and Services Clubs Association Kokoda Youth Leadership Challenge
A determined Year 12 student has set his sights on the gruelling Kokoda track, after being accepted on a 10 day trek to honour WW2 diggers – and will return two days before his HSC exam.
The good of society through learning
In the Diocese of Parramatta all schools regularly engage in activities to support Catholic Mission with fundraising and awareness-raising initiatives.
Students are encouraged to work closely with their local parish, community groups, support local charities and participate in outreach or immersion experiences for the benefit of the whole community and the student’s personal development.
The good of society through learning
Social justice and outreach opportunities typically include:
Clean Up Australia Day
Community events
Environmental initiatives
Fundraising events
Project Compassion
Visits to aged care facilities
Social Issues
St Vincent de Paul
Winter Appeals
Many secondary schools also conduct immersion experiences for their students to locations such as India, East Timor and the Phillipines.Many secondary schools also conduct immersion experiences for their students to locations such as India, East Timor and the Phillipines.
Contact your local Catholic school today to find out what fundraising or community engagement initiatives they are involved in
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