Cathedral helps celebrate the 33rd Spirit of the Art

21 JULY 2022

Cathedral helps celebrate the 33rd Spirit of the Art

The 33rd Spirit of the Arts Performing Arts Festival for Catholic schools and colleges was celebrated at St Mary’s Cathedral in July.

Speaking at the opening Praise and Worship Liturgy, the Episcopal Vicar for Education and Faith Formation, Very Rev Fr Vincent Glynn, encouraged those in attendance to always “put on Christ” in all their undertakings. Comprising of the Performing Arts Festival and Angelico Art Exhibition, the term-long festival celebrates artistic creativity and talent and this year included 15,000 students from 90 Catholic schools, including 11 regional schools performing in categories of drama/ music production, scripture reading, sacred choral music, big band/jazz combo and more. Attendees included Catholic Arts staff including Chairperson, Mr Darryl Winsor, Members of the Catholic Education Commission of Western Australia, Notre Dame University School of Education, Prof Caroline Mansfield, Catholic staff and student representatives.

In his Homily at the opening liturgy, Fr Vincent reflected on the Readings of the Day, including the parable of the prodigal son, which speaks about the importance of love and forgiveness. “As Christians we are called to put on Christ. Christian love is not about just being nice to people. Christian love is the love that God sends us through His Son, Jesus Christ – who gives His life on the cross, who suffered and died for us.

Spirit of the Arts Chairperson, Mr Darryl Winsor