School Evangelisation

"Kindness is a firm and persevering intention to always will the good of others, even the unfriendly."   Pope John Paul II

Sunday was World Kindness Day.

"Kindness should not need a special day", someone sensibly suggested, and I agreed. If we consider the epitome of human kindness- Jesus Christ- we soon realise that a particular day dedicated to kindness feels just a little inadequate, because kindness needs to be lived every single day. Our SJPC school motto encourages us in this way to live “the Way, the Truth and the Life” (Jn 14:6), through Jesus, through his example. Jesus continues to speak to his Apostles adding, “whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing” Let’s be more like Jesus!

These "dedicated" days draw our attention back to what's important and act as timely reminders to be better:

Kind intentions. Kind words. Kind actions.

If we consider for a moment what it means to be kind and the multitude of ways that we are able to express kindness- particularly in a world that often feels harsh and unfair- then perhaps the “International Day” people are onto something: we need a reminder, not only for personal acts of kindness but to recognise kindness in others. 

The kindness of strangers. Random acts of kindness. Pay it forward.

Studies show that kindness and compassion lead to better mental health. Science calls this "prosociality" -acting kindly, cooperatively and with compassion- necessary for a harmonious society. Our Catholic Social Teaching guides us to look after each other, to live the Gospel values and to make a difference- no matter how small that difference may be.

Acts of kindness can change us and change others.

What’s Happening In Our Parishes? 

For further information to our associated parishes please use the links below.

Here you will find ways to join with the local community, specially planned events and times for reconciliation and Masses. 

St Augustine's Parish including St Francis Xavier

Mary Help of Christians Parish 

Janine Sawtell
Leader of School Evangelisation