Compassion Workshop

As part of the Year 7 Faith Formation Day, students took part in a beautiful and meaningful Compassion Workshop. Rooted in one of our College pillars, compassion – this workshop invited students into a deeper understanding of what it means to live with empathy, kindness, and care for others.

The session began with a deep conversation exploring the meaning of compassion, and why it plays such an important part in our lives, both as individuals and as a community. Students reflected on the ways compassion calls us to action – especially in moments of vulnerability and grief.

Students then took part in the Handover HeART Project, creating hand decorated bags for use in palliative care units. These bags are used to return the personal belongings of those who have passed, offering dignity to the deceased and comfort to grieving families. It’s a simple act, but one that carries deep emotional weight.

We were blessed to have these bags delivered to Bernie, a palliative care nurse and the founder of the initiative. Her response was one of immense gratitude and emotion – a reminder that small acts of compassion can have a profound impact.

This workshop not only helped students understand compassion on a deeper level, but gave them an opportunity to live it out in a real and tangible way. We are so proud of the care and thoughtfulness they brought to this experience. Glory to God!