Divine Mercy College Graduation Mass

Students from Divine Mercy College throw their graduation caps in their air to celebrate the end of their school life.

18 NOVEMBER 2022

Divine Mercy College Graduation Mass

“Taking any step forward is a part of a journey and it is worth reflecting

on how you have reached this point on your journey,” said Spearwood Parish Priest Fr Vijay (Johnson) D’Souza CRS at the recent Divine Mercy College Class of 2022 Mass. The Graduation Mass for 25 students took place in November at St Mary’s Cathedral, with Fr Vijay D’Souza the principal celebrant. “Today is not just about look backwards with gratitude; it is about look ahead and exploring the various roads that are open to you. The future is not just about what you will do to earn; it is about who you will become and how you will use your gifts in the service of others” he said. Fr Vijay continued saying this graduation is like standing at the crossroads and looking around you and picking the best way forward. “Speaking to more than two million young people in 2016 at World Youth Day in Krakow, Pope Francis said, ‘At times in our lives, we aim lower rather than higher. At those times, it is good to realise that God remains faithful, even obstinate, in His love for us. The fact is, He loves us even more than we love ourselves. He believes in us even more than we believe in ourselves. He is always cheering us on; He is our biggest fan,” Fr Vijay explained. Principal, Adam Zydek, said Divine Mercy College strives to provide a well-balanced curriculum focusing on academic, spiritual, physical and moral values. “Over the life of their time at Divine Mercy College, our students have been encouraged to attain the beliefs, values, attitudes, knowledge, skills and practices which will enable them to achieve their full potential as human persons. Now it is up to them go out and achieve their full potential, to grow in realising the various gifts given to them by God,” he said.

Mr Zydek continued by saying that at Divine Mercy College, students have always been encouraged to be responsible for their learning and to respect the right of others to learn. “I hope and pray our students will continue to grow, particularly the focus areas of their choice, and to desire to be of service to others the same way DMC has been of service to them.”

Fr Vijay concluded his homily by explaining to the students that we have a great Saint from our soil, Mary MacKillop, who after leaving school was challenged by the poverty and helplessness of the poor of her time. “She brought about renewal and transformation in education. What we have today, is her effort and tireless hard work,” Fr Vijay said.

Spearwood Parish Priest Fr Vijay Johnson enters St Mary’s Cathedral followed closely by students from Divine Mercy College at the commencement of their Graduation Mass.

Fr Vijay D’Souza was the principal celebrant at the Graduation Mass

Divine Mercy College students stand at the commencement of their Graduation Mass