Principal's Message

Dear Parents and Caregivers

Learning from historical events is often an important way to understand how our values are shaped and how our future may be impacted as a result.

The assassination of Archbishop Óscar Romero is one such event that offers powerful lessons in faith, courage, and social justice. On March 24, 1980, Romero was killed while celebrating Mass in El Salvador for speaking out against the government's violence toward the poor. His death is considered martyrdom, and despite efforts to silence him, his message grew stronger, becoming a symbol of resistance against injustice.

Key Qualities of Óscar Romero:

1. Courage: Romero fearlessly spoke out against injustice, even when it put his life at risk.
2. Faith: His deep faith and constant prayer guided his actions and gave him strength.
3. Social Justice: He dedicated his life to advocating for the poor, emphasizing human dignity and equality.
4. Humility: Romero served others with humility, focusing on the needs of the marginalized.
5. Peace: He promoted non-violence and reconciliation, even during a time of intense conflict.

What ‘take-aways’ are there for us as students, staff and parents in a Catholic High School.

1. Faith in Action: Students can learn to apply their faith to real-world issues, standing up for others and working for justice.
2. Courage and Leadership: Romero teaches the importance of doing what is right, even when it’s difficult.
3. Social Justice Projects: Students can engage in service projects focused on helping the poor and fighting inequality.
4. Prayer and Reflection: Romero’s devotion to prayer encourages students to deepen their own relationship with God.
5. Peacemaking: His call for peace can inspire students to seek nonviolent solutions to conflicts.

Romero’s life and death provide a model for all of us to follow, encouraging us to live out our Catholic faith by promoting justice, peace, and service to others.

In a world where some leaders are focused on a ‘me’ style of leading, where they appear to be impetuous, adversarial and even petty, people like Romero offer an alternative model and example for all of us to follow, one where service to others lies at the heart of who we are and what we do.