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The India Immersion 2006

Nine Trinity students set out for India. Just when all of their friends and families were beginning their long summer vacation with Christmas and long lazy days uppermost in their minds, these nine Year 11 boys, accompanied by three teachers, were making their way to India on Trinity’s eighth biennial Pilgrimage through India. Back in August 2005, Brother Rob Callen issued an invitation and challenge to every boy in Year 10 to volunteer for the next pilgrimage through India – Christmas 2006 – an opportunity to spend five weeks in various parts of India serving the poor, as well as visiting some of the different projects run by the Christian Brothers and supported by Trinity’s fundraising efforts such as Project Compassion, Fun Run for India and Un-Fair Day. Of the twenty five boys who applied, nine were eventually accepted and they committed to the weekly Friday planning and preparation meetings over the next sixteen months.

During 2006 Mrs Marya Stewart, Director of Christian Service and Mr Leo Murray conducted the weekly preparation meetings. Former Indian pilgrims helped out and Brother Rob, now living in the U.S.A., kept in touch through emails. Br Rob returned to Perth in July to spend some time meeting with the boys and their parents and he conducted a Pilgrimage Retreat at North Beach with the group. The pilgrims and their families celebrated a Winter Christmas together in July, knowing that the boys would be a long way from home on December 25th.

Finally December 2nd arrived and the boys with their families and friends attended a Farewell Mass of Commissioning in the Trinity Chapel. During the Mass former Indian Pilgrims (now Trinity Old Boys) came forward and placed their hands on the shoulders of the new pilgrims as they received their Mission crosses. This was their commissioning to go forward to carry on the sacred work (mission) of serving and embracing the people of India. The next day at Perth International Airport when the pilgrims were called to board their plane, there were many different emotions felt by parents and sons as they said their goodbyes. But despite the sadness and apprehension, there was excitement and pride as Trinity’s twelve new pilgrims stood together for their group photograph, then turned and headed for India to offer themselves to those most in need.

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SPECIAL MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST

Back row: Luke Douglas, Wayd Blakiston, David Ker, Daniel Tenaglia, Glenn Marinovich, Matthew Ferrinda Second row: Brian Robinson, Daniel Griffin, Daniel Oswald, William Schwab, Ronan Bray, Ruvan Muthu-Krishna,

Mr Leo Murray (Coordinator – Campus Ministry)

Front row: Riccardo Carbone, Scott Ward, Peter Anfuso, Jamie Gotti, Joseph Giorgio, Sean Chia, Leonard Ong

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Kairos History

The Kairos retreat program is based on the "Christian Awakening" program, which was developed in 1965 by the Diocese of Brooklyn, U.S.A. A team of Priests, Brothers, and Lay People under the direction of Fr Douglas L Brown of the Brooklyn Diocese made use of the Cursillo Retreat format, but adapted it for older teenagers. The retreat was immediately successful; within three years it had been adopted in Connecticut, California, Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Texas, Virginia, Kentucky, and Washington D.C. In 1997 Brother Rob Callen participated in several Kairos Retreats in the U.S.A. and in 2002 he renewed contact with Mr Pat Taylor from Bellarmine Prep, San Jose, California and invited him to bring a team of students to launch the first Kairos Retreat for Trinity College, Perth. In July 2002, two adult leaders, Pat Taylor and Larry Harden, and four student leaders, Geronimo Desumala, Jake Casey, Bob O'Connor and Vinh Tran conducted the first Kairos retreat in Western Australia at Moore River.

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If we bring to Christ our meagre gifts and talents, Christ is faithful to multiply them to meet any need we face.

Each of the Year 12 Pastoral Care Groups has now participated in the Tabgha Retreat. The theme of the Tabgha Retreat is transformation. As our young men stand on the threshold of young adult life, they are encouraged to formulate a personal answer to the question that Jesus asks: But who do you say I am? Where does the name TABGHA come from? Tabgha is the traditional site of the Multiplication of the Loaves and the Fishes and is situated near the northeastern shore of the Sea of Galilee, 2.5 kilometres south of Capernaum, and some 12 kms north of Tiberius. The name Tabgha is an Arabic contraction of the Greek Heptapegon (the place of the seven springs). Several springs still flow in this area, which is also associated with the teaching of the Beatitudes and the confirmation of the primacy of Peter. During the retreat students had an opportunity to identify their own unique gifts given to them by God. They were able to express themselves in a variety of creative ways, using balloons, pipe cleaners and beads. Apart from the fun, these exercises enabled the boys to take some time to think about themselves, their lives and their faith. They then had an opportunity to share their stories with their peers. The fish symbol was used extensively during the retreat because the story of the multiplication of the loaves and fish is at the heart of Tabgha. Fish play a major role in the gospels and it became the symbol for Christianity in the early church. This Retreat, the last retreat for many, challenged each boy to think about the road ahead and encouraged them to become a modern day disciple; to put their trust in God’s promise to be with them to the end of time.

My heart has said of you, ‘Seek his face'. Yahweh, I do seek your face; Do not hide your face from me. Psalm 27:8

The ENCOUNTER Retreat is an essential component of the Year 11 Christian Service program. It is the reflection element where students are given an extended period of quality time to reflect on their four full days of service. Students have an opportunity to share their experiences in a variety of settings and to make decisions about future commitment.

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The GALILEE Retreat is a one day off campus Retreat. It is a meditation on the life, ministry and message of Jesus in Galilee. It is a practical experience in which students walk around the lake in the footsteps of Jesus and imagine themselves in several scenes from Jesus' life in Galilee.

Students are encouraged to connect these incidents and teachings with their own lives.

Background

The Jordan River, which begins at an underground spring near the ancient city of Dan, flows southward into the Sea of Galilee. This sea, which is really a lake, is set like a great bowl among the high mountains that surround it. The sea itself sits some seven hundred feet below sea level, so any trip to the shore is always a trip downward. It was here, along the shores of the Sea of Galilee, that the ministry of Jesus was accomplished. It was here that He fed the five thousand with the five little loaves and two little fish. It was here that He healed the demon possessed man by driving the demons into a herd of pigs that were then drowned in the Sea. Also it was here that Jesus walked upon the waters to His disciples who were in the midst of a frightening storm.

The ministry of Jesus started and ended with one person in particular. That man's name was Peter. It was while walking along the shores of the Sea, observing the various fishing boats and their crews hard at work mending the nets, that Jesus issued His invitation to Peter to come and join Him in becoming a fisher of men. The Bible records the fact that Peter and his brother Andrew left their nets and followed Him (Mark 1:16-18). A lot happened to Peter beside the Sea. You might remember that it was Peter who attempted to walk on the water towards Jesus on that night of the storm. It was Peter who, when fishing, caught a fish with a coin in its mouth, just as Jesus had said. It was Peter who protested loudest when Jesus washed his feet. And, the final event of Jesus' ministry here on earth occurred along the shores of this beautiful Sea. After His resurrection, the disciples had gone back to Galilee and had resumed their careers in fishing. But then, Jesus appeared and excitement filled their hearts – well, all but one – that of Peter. While the others ate breakfast with Him, John records that Peter was off counting the dead fish. Jesus came to him and asked him three times if Peter loved Him. This was, if you will, Peter's commissioning service (John 21:15-17). As we walk along the shores of the Sea, these stories suddenly come alive. The Sea and its surrounding hillside had not changed much since the time of Jesus. If one is silent, one can almost hear His footsteps there along the shore. The GALILEE Retreat is a one-day meditation on the life, ministry and message of Jesus in Galilee. Unlike a day of recollection at a retreat centre, the GALILEE Retreat is a practical experience and makes good use of our imaginations.

Retreat Goals

1.To offer retreatants the GALILEE experience of being called. 2.To give retreatants the opportunity to reflect on their knowledge, love and acceptance of self. 3.To allow retreatants to recognise the Christ-like people in their lives. 4.To allow the boys to reflect on the call of Christ to serve Him by serving others.

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The QUEST Retreat is held at the beginning of each year – on the Saturday and Sunday of the Labour Day weekend.

It is a non-residential retreat. The QUEST Retreat is a student-led IMAGINETHE POSSIBILITIES retreat combining off-campus with on-campus group activities. Year 12s and Year 11 peer ministers guide the Year 8s through discussions, Mass and various activities intended to help them develop class unity, friendships among one another, and a more active relationship with God.

PEER MINISTERS

Back row: Thomas Rose, Christian Eyres, Curtis Taylor, Alexander Cocking, Jacob Brennan, Lewis Fasolo, Shaun Coyne, Aaron Bridges, Isaac Dart, Ian Raymond, Bradley Shaw, Mark Luca, Connor Smith Fourth row: James Grierson, Brendan Maher, Kristian Ostle, Lee Hutchings, Simon Brown, Daniel Gevaux, Benjamin Coakley, Jack McAuliffe, Timothy Badham, Calum O’Connell, Stephen Dale, Thomas Zekulich Third row: Nicholas Barbas, James Green, Matthew Burwash, James McKenna, Mark Bartels, Troy Toerien, Matthew Bowen, Elliot Steffanoni, Brendan Morphett, Christopher Watson, Mark McKenna, Samuel Cadwallader, Reuben Joseph, Jarrod Hofmann Second row:Mr Andrew Osnain (Quest Retreat Coordinator), Samuel Metcalf, Adriano Russo, Myles Pover, Joshua Marocchi, Robert Faraone, Dean Savage-Morton, Daniel Kirk, Dean Foley, Blair Bayens, Luke McKenzie, Benjamin Hennessy, Sebastian FitzGerald, Vincenzo Nici,

Mr Russell Hinks (Quest Retreat Assistant Coordinator)

Front row: Mr Nik Martinskis, Luke Conca, John Marshall, Joshua House, Caleb Dowsing, Patrick Giles, James Stevens, Kaleb McKenna, Joe Samineeni, Daniel Randazzo, Mr Leo Murray

QUEST CADRE

Back row: Leigh Thorburn, Luke Armitage, Timothy Hunt, Desmond Yeo

Second row:Mr Andrew Osnain (Quest Retreat Coordinator),

Wayd Blakiston, James Lewis,

Mr Leo Murray

Front row: Joseph Giorgio, Luke Mort, Matthew Ferrinda, Jamie Gotti, Scott Ward

QUEST ROADIES Back row:Mr Andrew Osnain (Quest Retreat Coordinator),

Jacob Sinagra, Joshua Hicks,

Mr Leo Murray

Front row: Gerard Rosario, Ruvan Muthu-Krishna, Stuart Love, Dannel Yeo, Benjamin Tomasi Absent: Thomas Coates, Peter Gaitskell, Andrew Gotti, Jacob Lynch, Michael O’Neill, Israel Ostle, Matthew Watson

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