No images? Click here ![]() This week, find out how six of our Catholic schools connected with culture to acknowledge NAIDOC Week. In Faith Matters, Rose McAllister explores the concept that God is a verb. We also share how our Diocese and its agencies have been busy celebrating and recognising NAIDOC Week. In our highlights, read about the Social Justice Statement and the Catholic Schools’ Religious Education and Spirituality team's visit to the Moree 'Makaratta' Immersion, and discover how St Pius X High School, Adamstown recently supported Mission to Seafarers. Paint and play: Students connect with culture at NAIDOC netball daySix Catholic schools across the Hunter have come together to paint totems and play netball to recognise NAIDOC week. The students gathered at San Clemente High School in Mayfield and were joined by Torres Strait Islander artist Toby Cedar. Find out more about what they got up to in this piece. FAITH MATTERS: God is a verb"One point which was raised and proceeded with deep theological reflection within the group causing some division was ‘God is a verb’. Some people left the gathering still grappling with this concept, so I am using this opportunity to unpack the idea," writes Rose McAllister. NAIDOC Week off to a great startThis week, the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle and its agencies have been busy celebrating and recognising the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for NAIDOC Week. Our commitmentIn their 2023 Social Justice Statement, Australia’s Catholic Bishops called on the nation to seek “a new engagement which involves a commitment to listen to our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sisters and brothers and learn from them”. Students support SeafarersStudents from St Pius X High School, Adamstown, recently connected with Mission to Seafarers and presented donations collected by the students. |