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Pope Francis CONTENTS 2021 ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT To be saints is not a privilege for the few. But a vocation for everyone - Pope Francis CONTENTS STORIES Teaching as a Vocation Frank Chiment ................................................ p4 Our Aussie Bride of Christ Debbie Cramsie .............................................. p8 The Vocation to everyday heroism in the midst of Family Life Steve Buhagiar .............................................. p12 World Day of Grandparents & the Elderly RELIGIOUS LIFE Marilyn Rodrigues ........................................ p16 The Year on Family Love Catholic News Service ................................... p18 ORGANISATIONS Divine Word Missionaries ............................... p5 Marist Brothers Province of Australia............. p6 Catholic Institute of Sydney ............................ p6 Franciscan Friars Order of Friars Minor .......... p7 Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia ........................ p7 Vocation Centre ............................................ p10 Missonaries of the Sacred Heart .................. p14 PARENTING TEACHING FAMILY CATHOLIC VOCATIONS 2021 Publisher: The Catholic Weekly, 22 August 2021 Editorial contributors: Frank Chiment, Marilyn Rodrigues, Debbie Cramsie, Steven Buhagiar Design: Digital and Design Team | Cover image: Patrick J Lee Sales and Marketing: Steve Richards | www.catholicweekly.com.au 2 • CATHOLIC VOCATIONS 2021 Women sensing the call to religious life have a range of options they may not be aware of. CW With more than 50 congregations for women offering everything from a traditional monastic way of life to being more involved in the apostolic work of their communities, there is plenty of choice available right here in our backyard in Australia. FULL STORY www.catholicweekly.com.au PHOTO: Sr Mary Catherine, Dominican and Sr Mary Rose Discalced Carmelite A real Sister Act CATHOLIC VOCATIONS 2021 • 3 Teaching as a Vocation Teachers play a unique role in the lives of our youth. This has made me reflect upon the notion of“Teaching as a Vocation” within a Catholic school context. By Frank Chiment n recent times, there has much highlighted in the media and professional circles about the shortage of teachers in NSW and beyond. This made me Iponder upon the special and unique role teachers play in the lives of our youth. In particular, it made me re- flect upon the notion of “Teaching as a Vocation” within a Catholic school context. In my experience, people have entered into the teaching profes- sion primarily because they wish to make a real and deep difference in the lives of our youth. Providing a sense of awakening and nurtur- ing of student learning, character development and faith formation is an altruistic element that is cer- tainly evident in the teaching pro- fession at large. Interestingly, these motives for entering the profes- sion are becoming even more pro- nounced with generations Y (27-41) and Z (12-26). Teaching may be viewed as a calling. It is more than being an ex- pert teacher in a learning space at school. In a Catholic school context, teachers are intrinsically connect- ed with their students as disciples. From a holistic education view- point, teachers intertwine Catholic values in everything they undertake on campus – in and out of the class- room. Teachers strive to work in part- Frank Chiment, left with teacher Jim Olson, Frank's Homeroom teacher in year 12. PHOTO: SUPPLIED nership with students and families in order for graduates to leave the school gates as the best version of my Year 12 Homeroom and English excites me to welcome colleagues The ministry of Catholic school themselves and be who God is call- Teacher, Mr. Olsen. I remember him who are new to the teaching pro- teaching is truly special and life-giv- ing them to be. Some ways that this to be a caring, nurturing, funny and fession. Many arrive fresh out of ing. Teachers understand and value is achieved by teachers is by their intellectual Catholic man. A man university and some from a career their partnership with parents and great sense of generosity by attend- who connected well with me and change. New colleagues commence carer’s in nurturing the education of ing retreats, reflection days and knew what levers to use in order to with a sense of energy, enthusiasm, the heart and mind of students. As faith in action (service learning) get the best out of me as I graduat- joy and wish to be in a place where such, our Catholic schools remain projects. A critical element is also to ed from school. Recently, I was priv- the Beatitudes are not only taught, authentic places of learning and genuinely know their students and ileged to meet up with Mr. Olsen at but actively lived. Above all else – partner with them on their school a Catholic school gathering. This they generally have a strong desire formation, where our teachers are journey. was a real honour for me and my to make difference to their kids, real beacons of hope and evangeli- I reflect upon my own experience conversation with him was most even if they have not met them yet. sation. as a school student at a local Catho- memorable. Mr Olsen’s approach to Intrinsically, they get the fact that lic secondary school and I’m most holistic teaching contributed much they will need to not only be a good Frank Chiment is the Principal grateful for the many teachers who to who I am today. teacher, but also be the face of God Leader at Patrician Brothers’ nurtured me. In particular, I think of As a leader in a Catholic school, it to our kids too. College, Blacktown 4 • CATHOLIC VOCATIONS 2021 Young missionaries give thanks for their vocation Marius Razafimandimby, Hai Nguyen, Edward Okletey Teye, Nicholas Duc, and Francois D'Assise An- drianihantana took their final vows as Divine Word Missionaries and were ordained to the Diaconate earlier this year. PHOTO: SUPPLIED The Divine Word Missionaries AUS I am very grateful to God for calling Province had cause for great celebra- me and many young people to com- tion earlier this year when five young mit themselves to proclaim his love, in confreres from three different coun- their very own way, to all. My journey tries made their Final Profession of has just started in the Society and I be- Vows and were ordained to the Diaco- lieve the best is yet to come.” nate. For Nicholas, the taking of final vows The young men making their com- and ordination to the Diaconate was a mitment in Melbourne were Nicholas cause of great joy. Duc, Marius Razafimandimby, Fran- “I am experiencing the coming down cois D'Assise Andrianihantana, Ed- of the Holy Spirit as Jesus gave the ward Okletey Teye, and Hai Nguyen. Spirit to his disciples and sent them They are from Ghana, Madagascar and to bear witness to the Good News. Per- Vietnam. haps in the future, there will be many Francois said the two days of cele- difficulties and challenges. But in God’s bration were “remarkable and joyful” hand, with the grace of God and the days in his vocational journey. support of my parents, brothers and “Doing God’s mission delights my sisters and friends, I hope that I will soul, following the footsteps of Christ become a fruitful missionary to build and Arnold Janssen our Founder glad- the Kingdom of the Lord,” he said. dens my heart and becoming a perpet- And Hai, drew on the beautiful ual member of the SVD gives me joy. I prayer of Mary, the Magnificat, for his am excited to embrace my future and reflection. my mission,” he said. “As Mother Mary praises God for amazing blessings and favours. everyone who helped me to come this Marius said that as a young man what God has done for her; I also feel “Looking back to where I started far,” he said. flooded with today’s culture of enter- that taking Final Vows and the Diaco- from and where the Lord has brought The young missionaries have re- tainment, Facebook, Whatsapp, You- nate are great gifts I have received. I me now, I say, it is just by God’s grace. ceived their first assignments, which Tube and Netflix, he realised he also praise and thanks God for the two pre- Trusting in God’s providence, I kept they hope to be able to take up as needed a purpose in his life. cious gifts. I desire to be an instrument my focus on what God can do for me international borders open: Edward “For me, what I want is to do some- of God for doing God’s will, not for my in Christ Jesus. So, having been bless- - Zimbabwe Region; Hai - Colombia; thing that makes my life more mean- own intention.” ed to take my final vows and instituted Francois - Australia; Marius - Neth- ingful, in which I do something with Finally, Edward said his religious as a Transitional Deacon, my song is of erlands-Belgium; Duc - USA Chicago consequences that matter to others. journey has been a long wait for God’s gratitude to God, my formators and Province. CATHOLIC VOCATIONS 2021 • 5 Marist Brothers Province of Australia titled, “Meaning & Mission,” “Community & Relationships,” and “Faith & Spirituality,” all of which focus on the contextual understanding of the key ele- ments of Marist life in Austral- ia. The second, “Characteristics of Marist Life,” provide reflec- tive resources on the nature of mission, spirituality, and com- munity for the modern-day On Wednesday, 4 August, as Marist Brother. The third series part of marking National Vo- “Talking Heads” involves the cations Awareness Week, the Marist Brothers in Australia Marist Brothers Province of responding to interesting, pro- Australia launched its new vocative, and challenging ques- Vocations website, located at tions about the life of a Marist http://www.maristvocations. Brother in Australia today. com.au. This new website is Finally, information about the dedicated to providing material ministries that Marist Broth- and resources about the life and ers founded, and continue to mission of the Marist Brothers be associated with through the in a contemporary context, as Marist Association of St Marcel- well as materials that can as- lin Champagnat, are also acces- Marist Brothers celebrate prayer together (Left to right: Brs Michael Green, Greg McDonald, Neville Solomon, sist a person discerning life as sible on the new website.
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