Assistant Principal - Mission

Year 8 Discernment Day: Answering the Call to Ministry

A dedicated group of Year 8 students interested in joining the Ministry Class next year spent an insightful and prayerful day of discernment in the chapel this week.  Led by Deacon Shane, Mr George McLeod, Miss Kathryn Gill, and Emily Burg, the day was structured to help students determine if a formal commitment to ministry is their next step.

The core of the day was the discernment criteria, which challenged students to consider their readiness for service: Are they open to leading prayer in various forms? Willing to master the skill of small group leadership? Prepared to collaborate and support all peers, stepping outside their usual circles? Ready to embrace their faith journey publicly and explore a deeper, personal relationship with Jesus?

The day was filled with activities designed to foster growth and clarity. Students participated in games to build new connections, studied scripture, and practised listening for God's voice. They also received key information about the Ministry course requirements and the exciting SHINE Gathering. A unique element was the "question wall," where students wrote their anonymous queries on the chapel windows, ensuring all concerns were addressed. The day concluded with a powerful liturgy, designed and led entirely by the students themselves, marking the moment they committed to the Ministry Class for the coming year.