On Sunday 13th January 2013, at the Divine Mercy Sanctuary, San Pawl Tat-Tarġa, Naxxar, the Spiritual Development Unit within the Secretariat for Education organized a Mass for Church school representatives, celebrating the Year of Faith. Mass was celebrated by Bishop Charles J. Scicluna, accompanied by school spiritual directors and animated by a choir formed by students from different Church schools. The theme of the Mass was ‘Church Schools – Beacon of Faith’. Students, staff and parents were invited to this Mass.
This celebration was one of many initiatives which are being organised to mark the Year of Faith for students and teachers in Church schools. From classrooms to large scale events involving the whole school, students are being invited to reflect on and become aware of what beliefs they are ready to build their lives on. The focus is on translating the typical ‘statements’ or ‘assertions’ of faith into realities connected with the life experience of students.
The Spiritual Development Unit within the Secretariat for Catholic Education was setup as part of the restructuring exercise adopted early last year. Its aim is to focus on and support the evangelizing mission of Church schools as their core identity and purpose.
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