Christian Brothers College Newsletter
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A Birth-12 Catholic College for boys in the Edmund Rice Tradition
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Term 2, Week 2
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Friday May 4, 2012
Blessed Edmund Rice Mass held on Friday
From The Principal Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Feast of Blessed Edmund Rice This week I begin with a reflection from Deputy Principal Shaun Clarke on an important College Feast Day which we celebrate with Mass on Friday. This week we celebrate the feast of Blessed Edmund Rice, the founder of the Christian Brothers Congregation. He was born in 1762 in Callan, county Kilkenny, Ireland. Following his early education he moved to Waterford where he was apprenticed to his uncle, Michael, who supplied the numerous shops visiting the expanded port. Edmund eventually succeeded his uncle and became a prosperous businessman. He
married in 1785 and a daughter was born to the marriage but soon after his wife died in 1789. Edmund cared for his daughter with the support of his step-sister, Joan. After much discernment and seeing the lack of Christian education among the boys of Waterford, Edmund commenced his great work of Christian education, which over time spread across the globe. Two religious congregations, the Christian Brothers and the Presentation Brothers, developed from the foundation which he laid in 1802. Edmund led the Brothers for many years before dying in Waterford in 1844. In 1996, he was declared “Blessed” by the Church - the first step in the Catholic Church towards sainthood. This week reminds us of the legacy he has left to us and our responsibility as a staff to continue his vision at CBC. In the Christian Brothers’ Constitutions it states: Edmund Rice was a human being with a great and expansive heart. He was a man of creative vision, practical wisdom and energetic knowhow. He was in many respects a bridge builder. He wanted to build a bridge from what had been his experience of life in eighteenth century Ireland, and before, to what needed to emerge in the nineteenth century and beyond.
Gospel Spirituality
We invite all people into the story of Jesus and strive to make his message of compassion, justice and peace a living reality within our community.
Faith Excellence Community Compassion
This year we will also celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Blessed Edmund Rice on 1 June. In celebration of this event the College hosted a visit by Mrs Christine O’Brien Principal of St Thomas of Canterbury, Christchurch and Mr Paul O’Neill LLB, Manager of Community Law Canterbury, Christchurch. They presented a social justice lecture titled: “Restorative Justice: A subversive school mission to transform communities.”
A Week At CBC Junior Campus On Monday the Junior Campus was visited by 24 principals, Business and Project Managers and Architects from across Adelaide. The purpose of the visit was to showcase the new Campus and to share the story of how our building design has helped to shape teaching and learning at CBC. College Architect Mr Kon Michael joined CBC staff and me in leading the tours. Mr Michael is currently working with Mrs Clarke (Acting Assistant Principal- Junior Campus) and staff to develop a herb garden for the education and enjoyment of our children. The after school Relax Kids program conducted by parent volunteer Mrs Colby is progressing well. Students are learning a variety of life skills including: Positive