Service and Solidarity
Social Action
Within Catholic ministry there are three approaches to charity and service:
- Charity
- Solidarity
- Social Action
Within the Religious Education program and the social action program at Mt Maria College we aim to provide students with the formation and opportunity to be involved in action at developmentally appropriate times.
The College Caritas group coordinates all the service and justice action projects for the college, with a senior group and a junior group:
Caritas – the Catholic overseas aid and development organisation
MAPS – Marist Asia Pacific Solidarity
Vinnies – St Vincent de Paul
Catholic Missions
Students can volunteer to be involved in working at the Ozanam House hostel for the homeless, at Rosies, Mates BBQ with the homeless, Street Retreat, Respite Care, Good Shepherd Trading Circle and other outreach programs including the option to be involved in Immersions.
Staff and students also have opportunities to work with other schools and organisations throughout the year in Catholic faith, spiritual formation and social action.