Chapel  

Over the Christmas break and into Term 1, we refurbished an original office and classroom area of the College which will now be utilised as our Chapel.  This prayer space is nearly completely set up and will be blessed as our sacred space later in the year.  This simple space has been converted into a place where students will be able to sit and pray and where gatherings can be held for class or year levels.  This week we were blessed with a gift from Roslyn Boland and her family which will adorn our altar. We are blessed as a College to have families who appreciate their rich connection with the College as present and past students, and who give back to our community through their own talents. 

I wish to share with you the beautiful letter that accompanied the altar banner.   

The Boland family began their education in Dalby in 1979 at St Columba’s and St Mary’s Christian Brothers College. To date, 18 members over two generations have been educated by the two schools and the combined school.   

Our College vision calls us to engage our young people in a journey in faith and knowledge.  This quilted banner has a focus on the Mercy values and the Edmund Rice vision of helping others and reaching out to those in our community.  The heart and hands symbol remind all in our community to spread the good news by word and through our actions.  May the symbols of the hands making the shape of a heart also be a reminder that we give with our hearts and hands, as well as receive with them.  

Cate Brennan

Deputy Principal Religious Education