The Jubilee Prayer
Father in heaven,
may the faith you have given us
in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother,
and the flame of charity enkindled
in our hearts by the Holy Spirit,
reawaken in us the blessed hope
for the coming of your Kingdom.
May your grace transform us
into tireless cultivators of the
seeds of the Gospel.
May those seeds transform from within
both humanity and the whole cosmos
in the sure expectation
of a new heaven and a new earth,
when, with the powers of Evil vanquished,
your glory will shine eternally.
May the grace of the Jubilee
reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope,
a yearning for the treasures of heaven.
May that same grace spread
the joy and peace of our Redeemer
throughout the earth.
To you our God, eternally blessed,
be glory and praise for ever.
Amen.
November – Month of All Souls
During the month of November, dedicated in the Catholic tradition to the Holy Souls in Purgatory. The College has been remembering to pray for these souls. This practice holds profound significance, as the Church teaches that our prayers, almsgiving and especially the Eucharistic Sacrifice can aid the faithful departed in their final purification. Our College memorial book has been on display in Student Services, where staff and students have written down the names of their deceased family and friends. The book was brought to our Friday 8 am.
Eternal rest grant unto him/her, O Lord,
and let Your perpetual light shine upon him/her.
May his/her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed
rest in peace.
Amen.
Students visit St Carlo Acutis Exhibition
On Wednesday, November 5, several students visited the St. Carlo Acutis Exhibition, which was on display at St. Catherine of Siena Church. They explored the life of St. Carlo and examined the catalogue of Eucharistic miracles he compiled during his lifetime. Accompanying the exhibit was a first-class relic of the saint, a strand of his hair. The students took time to pray before the relic and to write personal prayer intentions, which will be carried to his tomb in Assisi, Italy.
End of the Jubilee Year
In just over a month's time, on the Solemnity of the Epiphany (6 January 2026), the Jubilee Year of Hope will draw to a close with the sealing of the Holy Door at Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome. It has been a profound joy to embrace this graced season within our College and Parish communities, fostering a spirit of renewal and pilgrimage. Highlights have included Catholic Education Week, dedicated pilgrimages, vibrant Encounter nights, opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and our forthcoming Australian Catholic Youth Festival. Through their Religious Education classes, students have explored the Jubilee's themes, while homeroom reflections have invited all to meditate on "messages of hope" drawn from Scripture and Church teaching.
As we now enter the sacred season of Advent, let us await with expectant hearts the hope that finds its ultimate fulfillment in the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ. In this time of preparation, we cling to the assurance of Emmanuel, God with us. Who guides our steps and imparts the grace to persevere through every trial.
Melbourne Passion Play
CRC Caroline Springs community is invited to join the cast or crew for the 2026 Melbourne Passion Play. Director, Gino Gammaldi, can be contacted directly by phone on 0422 662 451 or via email at gino.gammaldi@yahoo.com.
Further information about the production can also be found on the website: www.melbournepassionplay.com.au.
