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Siena Catholic College is a Christ centred community that recognizes human life is a spiritual journey in which all contribute to the enhancement of God’s kingdom on earth. The College strives to be a community that provides support to all to realize their potential. We seek to fulfil our responsibilities to provide the place where the Gospel message is evident and a real way of life.
The aim of the subjects Religious Education, Religion and Ethics and Study of Religion at Siena is to develop student’s religious literacy in the light of the Catholic tradition, so that they may participate critically and effectively in the life of their faith communities and wider society.
At Siena Catholic College the student should achieve:
- a knowledge of, and ability to interpret, and the development of an understanding and empathy for the historical, social and cultural contexts of Scriptural texts.
- a knowledge and understanding of key religious beliefs and practices and the way they assist humans to find meaning in life.
- a knowledge and understanding of the way God communicates with people, nurturing the community of believers through their participation in prayer and worship.
- a knowledge and understanding of Catholic teaching about our loving relationship with God, each other and the world through a recognition of the rights of all people.
The range of student experience means a great variety of responses in class and in whole school activities. Students in RE classes are reported by teachers to be interested in topics raised and knowledge gained as shown in the successful completion of assignments demonstrating a maturing religious literacy.
In a parallel development of faith, and in keeping with our College motto of “Prayer, Care and Learning”, students participate in regular prayer opportunities in House Groups each morning, at the start of classes and as part of our regular College Assemblies. A diversely talented group of students are engaged in the preparation for masses both within the College and as part of the Sunday evening Parish masses. Additionally, these students and others assist with the various celebrations of various liturgies for Anzac Day, Siena Day and so on. Also, the school community participates in Community Service activities such as fund raising for Caritas, Relay for Life, 40 Hour Famine, Amnesty International, Rosies and others, demonstrating faith in action and in service to others.
Throughout the year a variety of religious activities, considered a cornerstone of the curriculum are held. These include Retreats for Years 8,9,10 and 12 and a Leadership Retreat for the Year 11’s as they prepare for their final year of secondary schooling as student leaders of the College.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 27 March 2009 )
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