House Factions

HOUSE PHILOSOPHY Emmanuel Catholic College has a structured House System with every student and staff member belonging to one of six Houses – MacKillop, Teresa, Francis, Frassati, More and Lisieux.

The College Houses provide a competitive base for sporting activities such as Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country and ensures that every student belongs to a broader pastoral group with a Patron Saint and Charism that extends their connection to our Catholic ethos.

A House Shield is presented to the winning House each year at our Presentation Evening. FRANCIS St. Francis of Assisi. Francis, the man of God, left his home behind, abandoned his inheritance and became poor and penniless, but the Lord raised him up. Although the image of the Qilin is bold and powerful, Chinese legend has it that the Qilin helps good people, especially those who aim to do good deeds and is a gentle creature.

FRASSATI Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. Worked tirelessly in supporting the sick and the poor, in advocating the Church’s social teachings. He is quoted as saying“ To live without faith, without a patrimony to defend, without a steady struggle for truth, that is not living, but existing.

LISIEUX Saint Therese of Lisieux. St Therese of Lisieux had trust and confidence in God. She is known as the ‘Little Flower’ because during the time she was a nun, she was offering to God what she called ‘flowers’ which were little kindnesses to others, little sacrifices, demonstrating her generosity.

MACKILLOP Saint Mary MacKillop. Mary MacKillop (the Australian people’s saint) had numerous fine and desirable qualities and characteristics; strong willed, determined, honest, generous, caring, very holy, courageous, and a person of integrity. Her patronage is Catholic Colleges. MORE Saint Thomas More. Saint Thomas More was a devoted defender of the Church. His lead his life looking after his family and standing up for what he believed. His unwavering devotion to God throughout his life is reflected in his final statement “The King’s good servant – but Gods first.”

TERESA Blessed Mother Teresa. Teresa was born in Albania and later became a Presentation Order Nun. She was teacher at a girl’s school in India and she became aware of the poverty in Calcutta. She then left the order and became the founder of Missionary of Charity sisters who devote their life to the poor.