At the heart of Parade College life is our commitment to Gospel Spirituality and the educational values of Blessed Edmund Rice. This tradition calls us to be aware of the world around us and to respond with compassion, especially to those who are marginalised in our communities.
One of the most meaningful experiences in the Year 12 journey is the Tenete Ministry Retreat, providing students the opportunity to reflect deeply on questions of Social Justice.
So far, students have heard from a range of organisations making a tangible difference in the community, including Boots For All, Edmund Rice Social Services, Edmund Rice Oceania Province, Sacred Heart Mission, and St Vincent de Paul. These speakers invite students to explore real-world issues through the lens of faith and compassion.
Students have also devoted their time and efforts volunteering at the FareShare Kitchens. FareShare is a charity that operates Australia’s largest non-profit kitchens in Melbourne and Brisbane, cooking millions of free, nutritious meals each year for people experiencing hardship. Using rescued, donated, and homegrown ingredients, their meals are distributed through frontline charities like soup vans, shelters, and disaster relief groups, bringing dignity, care, and nourishment to those in need.
Across the retreat series so far, our students have made a remarkable impact, helping to prepare the following:
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the parents and caregivers who have supported the Ministry Retreat program by arranging transport and picking up their sons each week - your support is essential in making this experience possible. We also express our deep gratitude to the social justice organisations who have generously given their time and shared their stories with our students, enriching their understanding of faith in action. We look forward to seeing the impact and hearing the stories from our remaining retreats throughout this term.
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