Staff Formation

Prayer and Worship

There are regular opportunities for prayer and worship through daily class prayer, school assemblies and the celebration of class and whole-school Masses. Students also have access to the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Celebrations

Students have the opportunity to attend local and diocesan Masses. Students can also participate in the Diocesan Religious Creative Arts Competition. This competition is open to all CSBB school students from Kindergarten to Year 10. Finalists are then featured in the ‘Showcase Night’.

Parishes

The school is part of a parish or parishes. The

Opportunities for Reflection

In our schools there are student reflection days and retreat opportunities that enable students to consider their faith journey.

Pastoral Care

The quality of care and relationships among all people in the school community should be a practical expression of the way we imitate Jesus.  We call this ‘pastoral care’ because it reminds us of how the Good Shepherd, Jesus, cares for us.

Sacramental Preparation

There is support of the family-centred, parish-based sacramental preparation programs for Confirmation, the first celebration of Reconciliation and first reception of the Eucharist.

Social Justice

There is a focus on practical community outreach and support for Catholic agencies such as Caritas Australia, the St Vincent de Paul Society and Catholic Mission.

Many schools have ‘Mini Vinnies’ or a secondary social justice group or conduct mission project events.  Students across the Diocese participate in events that explore social justice issues and how to support social justice projects.

Opportunities for Reflection

In our schools there are student reflection days and retreat opportunities that enable students to consider their faith journey.

Pastoral Care

The quality of care and relationships among all people in the school community should be a practical expression of the way we imitate Jesus.  We call this ‘pastoral care’ because it reminds us of how the Good Shepherd, Jesus, cares for us.

Sacramental Preparation

There is support of the family-centred, parish-based sacramental preparation programs for Confirmation, the first celebration of Reconciliation and first reception of the Eucharist.

Social Justice

There is a focus on practical community outreach and support for Catholic agencies such as Caritas Australia, the St Vincent de Paul Society and Catholic Mission.

Many schools have ‘Mini Vinnies’ or a secondary social justice group or conduct mission project events.  Students across the Diocese participate in events that explore social justice issues and how to support social justice projects.