What do we do in Campus Ministry?
Campus Ministry at Mt Maria College is about INVITATION. The invitation extended to our discerning young men and women to explore what the journey of their faith means for them personally. This invitation opens our College community to a sense of purpose and meaning, a unique opportunity in understanding our faith. This understanding is drawn from opportunities which explore many forms of prayer, contemplative retreats and social action initiatives.
Year 12 – Time Out Retreat, Champs Outreach Program (Rosie’s & MATES), Thursday Morning Prayer, Silence and Stillness, Caritas Social Justice Group.
Year 11 – Micah Street Retreat, Champs Outreach Program (PALS: Pathways and Leadership Service), Thursday Morning Prayer, Silence and Stillness, Caritas Social Justice Group.
Year 10 – Reflection Day, Champs Outreach Program (OzCare Outreach), Thursday Morning Prayer, Silence and Stillness, Caritas Group.
Year 9 – Peer Power Reflection Day for both Boys and Girls, Champs Outreach Program (Respite Care Outreach), Thursday Morning Prayer, Silence and Stillness, Caritas Group.
Year 8 – Reflection Day, Caritas Group (Caritas Cafe), Fair Trade Shop, Thursday Morning Prayer, Silence and Stillness, Caritas Group. What is the Champs Outreach Program?
Champs Outreach is the umbrella name for Mt Maria College’s community service initiatives. As Marists we endeavour to model the mission of St Marcellin Champagnat by enacting our faith in practical applications of servant leadership in the way of Mary.
Religious Life of the College
Retreats and reflection days
Year 8 reflection day – forming Community
Year 9 reflection day – who am I becoming
male students – becoming a bloke, female students – beyond the mascara
Year 10 reflection day – how do we relate to one another
Year 11 reflection day – Following Jesus – the call to serve one another
Year 12 retreats – Living simply – house groups over two days throughout the year
A Chance to Share retreat
Marist forums
Masses
Whole School Champagnat Day – feast day of the founder of the Marist Brothers – our college feast day
Year 8 Mass, Year 9 Mass, Year 10 Mass, Year 11 and 12 Mass
Graduation Mass
College liturgies
Opening of school year, Ash Wednesday, Holy Thursday, Anzac Day, Sorry Day, Feast of the Assumption, All Saints and for Advent
Class prayer at the beginning of classes, and the beginning of the school day at special occasions
RE classes organise and lead the college in prayer at each assembly
Weekly voluntary prayer
- Enoggera chapel Wednesday mornings 8.20am
- Mitchelton chapel Thursday mornings 8.20am
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 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, 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 homeless, 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 have opportunities to work with other schools and organisations throughout the year in Catholic faith, spiritual formation and social action activities.