At All Saints, our community is inspired and uplifted by a profound commitment to walk in love through faith, learning, and compassion. Rooted in Catholic tradition and guided by the wisdom and guardianship of our patrons, we foster a culture that integrates spiritual growth with personal development for both staff and students.
Guidance from Our Patrons
We are blessed to have the enduring leadership of All Saints as our guiding presence. Each year, we draw explicitly upon the legacy of our patrons, whose lives and teachings inform our annual focus and collective journey. Our patrons include:
- Father Ron Mollison: The founding parish priest of All Saints, who dedicated 30 years to building and nurturing the spiritual foundation of our community.
- Mary MacKillop: A beacon of unwavering faith and service whose example resonates deeply within our values.
- Frances Xavier: A model of missionary zeal and commitment to education and spiritual enlightenment.
- Catherine McAuley: A champion of compassion and service, whose dedication to the poor and the marginalized inspires us to walk in Christ's footsteps.
Through the wisdom of these patrons, we are entrusted with an annual focus that shapes the symbolism, rituals, and ways of working within our community.
A Mantra for Every Year
To establish a unified sense of purpose, each year a special mantra is chosen. This mantra serves as the cornerstone of our Catholic identity, pulling together the threads of spiritual and communal life. It informs the ways in which staff and students embody their roles and express their faith.
Past mantras have included:
- We Are One: Celebrating unity as a community of faith.
- Go with Joy: Encouraging an approach to life marked by positivity and thanksgiving.
- Aim for the Magis: Striving for excellence and seeking the greater good in all endeavours.
Focus for This Year: Empathy
This year, we revisit the inspiring legacy of Mary MacKillop and turn our focus to developing the valued quality of empathy. Under the guiding mantra “Through the Eyes of Christ, We See Love in All," we aim to foster a deeper understanding of love and compassion as seen through the teachings of Christ. This focus permeates every aspect of our community's life, ensuring that our rituals, symbolic expressions, and daily interactions reflect the divine call to see and honour the humanity in each person.
Living Faith in Action
As we walk together in love through faith, learning, and compassion, we are reminded of the transformative power of Christ's teachings. Our culture thrives on a shared understanding that faith is not merely a belief but a practice—an active, daily expression of kindness, empathy, and service to others.
Conclusion
At All Saints, our annual focus and mantras are more than themes; they are a call to action. By drawing upon the wisdom of our patrons, we cultivate a vibrant, compassionate community where every individual is nurtured to see love, foster empathy, and live out the teachings of Christ in their everyday lives. This year, as we embrace the guiding principle of seeing love in all through the eyes of Christ, we are reminded of our shared commitment to walking in faith, learning, and compassion for the greater glory of God.