From the Deputy Principal - Faith and Mission

While this Sunday, the 11th of May, is a day to celebrate mothers and mother figures, it is also a day when the Church around the world celebrates World Day of Prayer for Vocations. At this time we unite to pray for those discerning a call to the priesthood, religious life, or other forms of service within the Church. This day invites us to support and encourage vocations by creating a culture where young people can freely explore God’s call in their lives.

At Saint Ignatius College, we are proud to nurture the spiritual growth of our students, planting seeds of faith, service, and discernment. Fr Robin Koning SJ, the Jesuit Provincial Assistant for Vocations, recently visited the College to meet staff and students and celebrate Mass with Journey students. He spoke of vocations and being called to serve, deepening student understanding that every vocation, whether to the priesthood, religious life, married life, or single life, is a unique and beautiful way of following Christ.

In his final weeks, Pope Francis prepared this message for young people:

On this, the 62nd World Day of Prayer for Vocations, I wish to extend to you a joyful and encouraging invitation to become pilgrims of hope by generously offering your lives as a gift.

A vocation is a precious gift that God sows in our heart, a call to leave ourselves behind and embark on a journey of love and service. Every vocation in the Church, whether lay, ordained or consecrated, is a sign of the hope that God has for this world and for each of his children.

This week we invite you to pray for young people so that they may be open to God’s call to vocation.

Maytime Fair

Last Saturday we were thrilled to join our Jesuit family and the wider community in joy, generosity, and shared purpose at the Maytime Fair in Melbourne. The vibrant day was filled with fun, connection, and heartfelt support for the vulnerable communities we walk alongside. Our leaders were wonderful ambassadors of the College, enjoying the day selling products at our ‘Tastes of the Bellarine’ stall and exploring all that the Fair had on offer.

The spirit of community was truly alive, with schools, parishes, teachers, students, and supporters all uniting to uplift those in need around the world. Alongside our own student leaders, a large army of volunteers make this event possible and their service to others is a positive example to those within our Saint Ignatius College community.

We are grateful for the support of local businesses who supplied food, wine and experience vouchers, all of which enabled us to raise money for Jesuit Mission. We encourage families to support the following businesses as an expression of gratitude for their support of us, and Jesuit Mission.