On Thursday 23 October, we had the Year 12 Graduation Mass and Ceremony for the Graduating class of 2025. This was followed by a Dinner Dance at the Maron Centre.
The College theme for 2025 was Pilgrims of Hope, the theme of the current Jubilee Year. I pray that as our Year 12 students prepare to leave Antonine College, they will remain Pilgrims of Hope.
Year 12 students were reminded in the Mass that when we place God at the centre of all we do, we do not need to worry or be anxious. God is love, and His love offers us hope. All we need to do, is have faith in God, and trust in Him. Year 12 students were also reminded that God will never abandon them. Even if they sometimes turn away from Him, He will always be waiting for them to turn back to Him.
As Pilgrims of Hope, we send off Year 12 students praying that they are always peaceful and happy. Three tips to help:
Praise God each day by praying – The Our Father, the Hail Mary and the Glory Be. Simple prayers and simple routine, yet so important.
Love and care for all humanity – sometimes all you need to do is to stand by someone in need.
Care for God’s creation – the environment and all that God created.
I wish Year 12 students all the best for the exams and for the coming years.
- Ms Joanne Bacash