“We acknowledge and pay our respects to the traditional custodians, past and present, of this land of the Dharrawal people who, long before us, lived, loved and raised their children on this land. We also acknowledge all of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in our community and acknowledge their deep physical and spiritual connections to their land.
We come together today to learn, to share and to journey together.”
Prayer of St Benedict
Gracious and Holy Father
Give us wisdom to perceive you
Intelligence to understand you
Diligence to see you
Patience to wait for you
Eyes to behold you
A heart to mediate on you
And a life to proclaim you
Through the power of the
Spirit of Jesus Christ Our Lord
Amen
MANTRA
Be still and Know that I am God
Be still and know that I am
Be still and know
Be still
Be
St Benedict - PRAY FOR US
Vision and Mission
The St Benedict’s Catholic College community has, at its core, the teachings of Jesus Christ who is the source of all truth and meaning for peoples of all ages and times. Our school is a place where faith intersects with the lived experiences of our students and their families and where the teachings and philosophy of our patron, St Benedict, inform our actions.
In the Benedictine tradition, we aim to develop
“A love of God, love of neighbour and love of learning”
In an environment where “the strong have something to strive for and the poor have nothing to run from”. In a world that proclaims hopelessness to young men and women, this school aims to be a place that is both life giving and a place of hope.
St Benedict’s College provides a holistic education based on Benedictine principles of moderation in all things. There is a strong emphasis on learning and scholastic disciplines, the dignity of work and the drawing closer to God through the renewal of the mind and transformation of the person to make a positive difference in society.
Our values will be embedded in a College environment guided by the Benedictine precept for schools:
“Something to Strive for and Nothing to Run From”
In line with the Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians, St Benedict’s College strives to promote:
A culture of academic excellence where students are challenged and can experience success in their learning.
A spirit of support and inclusion where critical thinking is fostered and encourages learners to take responsibility for their own learning and life.
An environment where a spirit of creativity and of optimism is fostered.
A passion for working for the common good as active and informed citizens, particularly in relating to stewardship of the natural and social environment.
