Spiritual Retreats
Look Within DISCOVERING GOD
Grade 4 learners spent 12 May learning about Mary and the place of the Rosary in Christian life. They watched a video of our Lady of Fatima. Many of the learners were amazed by the courage of the three Portuguese children who risked persecution, rejection and imprisonment in order to spread their faith. “I learnt that Mary appeared to three little shepherds. I am surprised that Mary came to the children and not adults. It is amazing that God speaks through children.” ALWANDE MDLETSHE, 4M
FINDING OUR WAY IN A MORALLY COMPLEX WORLD
On Monday 9 May, the Grade 9 learners had the chance to tour the Catholic Cathedral. We learnt how cathedrals have a great significance to countries all over the world. We then shared our thoughts, hopes and feelings about many different aspects in our lives. We got to listen to, and understand our peers a lot better and I believe that created a new, strong bond between us. I realised that I need to make a change in my life because success is very close. I’m just looking in the wrong places. JONAH GASURA, 9B
CALLED TO LEAD
“The retreat was an enjoyable experience. Our first activity gave me the opportunity to reflect on myself and connect with my spiritual side.” EARL RATEMA, 11F
“The retreat was a much-needed day of reconnecting spiritually as well as re-adjusting our focus and aspirations. It could have not come at a better time. The thoughtprovoking activities helped kickstart the right processes of thinking to lead us into preparation for our exams and the Matric year.” MARIO ANTONIO, 11G
“The experience was enjoyable and being able to interact with people from different environments gave me a different perspective on the views of others.”
“I learnt about Mary, Queen of Heaven. She helped the village of Fatima in time of need through their devotion to the Rosary. Mother Mary gave birth to Christ our Saviour. Thank you, Mary.”
“As a newly elected perfect, I learnt that you need to have certain qualities to make you a greater leader. You need to lead and leave a legacy that people will remember you by. You always have to thank BEATRICE BEAVER, 10S God for your success and turn to “I learnt quite a lot at the retreat. I got him for wisdom. Never let fear conquer you.” to know a different side of my peers. They gave exercises to boost our selfTSHEGOFATSO MATSEBA, 11G esteem and discover who we are.” THOBEKA BOKOPANE, 10S
WOXOLA HUGHES, 4C
dominican convent school magazine
2016
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