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The Cross: Catholic Identity within our schools
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ABOUT THE CROSS
As a way to celebrate the many and varied charisms within our Diocese, earlier this year we invited our schools to design an image that represented their school Catholic Identity.
Each school and the Townsville Catholic Education office was given a blank template with the only instruction to create a design using only a black sharpie.
Students, teachers and staff came together and created unique artistic depictions of their Catholic Identity within their communities, and the results were amazing.
Once completed, the drawings were collated to form one singular Townsville Catholic Education cross which was unveiled to the teaching staff at their professional development formation day, Gathering 2021: Encounter.
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01 St Teresa’s College, Abergowrie's design symbolises culture and the bond of brotherhood and family that develops over the years of enrolment at the college. Being part of the 'Gowrie Family', standing in strength and solidarity, looking and moving toward a bright future.
02 St Peter’s Catholic School, Halifax's design demonstrates the connection to country, history and how today the school is full of learners who are justice orientated, welcoming and respectful.
03 Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham's design focuses on the chapel of Our Lady, the place where the school gathers for mass, prayer and reflection and the foundation of faith that the College is built on. 07 St Benedict’s Catholic School, Shaw's design shows that the school is contemplative, in nature and a way in which God is encountered is through awe and wonder of our natural environment. 11 St Colman’s School, Home Hill's design symbolises the strong connection the school has with the Birri-Gubba Juru people, the Sisters of Mercy and the farming community of Home Hill.
05 St Anthony’s Catholic College, Deeragun's design focuses on St Anthony and dancing fish, emerging from the waves to listen to Anthony preaching. 09 St Francis School, Ayr's design symbolises Christ as being at the heart of all the school does as they walk together, reaching out in care and compassion, living the Samaritan values.
06 St Clare’s Catholic School, Burdell's design symbolises St Clare's words "Place your mind before the mirror of eternity". Clare is shown in an eternal Encounter with Christ which is reflected in the school’s Catholic Identity. 10 Burdekin Catholic High School, Ayr's design symbolises the Marist heritage by referencing Mary and Jesus in a simplistic way, as simplicity is one of the Marist characteristics which emphasises transparency and genuineness in relationships.
04 Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School, Ingham's design tells the story of Our Lady of Lourdes and the community and how the Mercy Charism is merged within the school community. 08 Southern Cross Catholic College, Annandale's design represents Catholic Identity by placing Mary Help of Christians holding the infant Jesus with the College motto "To Love. To Serve. To Shine". 12 St John Bosco Catholic School, Collinsville's design symbolises the founders - St John Bosco and the Sisters of Mercy, the school through Grace and Mercy, the community outreach program and the Collinsville community. 16 St Joseph’s Catholic School, The Strand's design symbolises the school’s charism of the Sisters of Mercy and St Joseph. Symbols were used to reflect the Mercy values of Love, Community and Excellence as well as show the school community, location and Indigenous history.
13 St Mary’s Catholic School, Bowen's design symbolises "the Mary's Way," which is the way in which students follow the St Mary's charism of Mercy, and the Gospel values of Compassion, Justice and Outreach.
14 St Catherine’s Catholic College, The Whitsundays's school logo has been placed in the centre and St Ignatius and Catherine McAuley on either side with the two phrases, ‘Finding God in All Things’ and ‘We Should Be Shining Lamps’.
15 St Michael’s Catholic School, Palm Island's design symbolises the school’s Indigenous heritage through tribes coming together living in our sea country to create Bwgcolman.
17 Marian Catholic School, Currajong's design symbolises how Marian cares for the families and community. Mary is watching over the diverse community. The cross represents that Jesus is the heart of the school’s faith.
18 St Margaret Mary’s College, Hermit Park's design symbolises how young women are educated, inspired and inspirited as members of the College community through embracing the core values of the school’s founders the Good Samaritan Sisters - Hospitality, Compassion and Community.
19 St Joseph’s Catholic School, Mundingburra's design symbolises the influence Mary MacKillop and St Joseph have on the Catholic Identity of the school. Encounter was represented through the school motto 'Love is Service'. Flames. The words of the school song feature, which incorporates a musical note created by the Spirit’s flames.
21 Ryan Catholic College, Kirwan's design represents the way the students envision their future vocations and service for others - the aim of which is to lead to an Encounter with the living Christ, represented by the central image as the figure who is "breaking bread". 25 St Patrick’s Catholic School, Winton's design symbolises St Patrick's story thus far - the coming and going of the Sisters of Mercy, the wisdom of namesake St Patrick and the connection to faith.
22 Good Shepherd Catholic School, Rasmussen's Catholic Identity is depicted through the 10 Gospel in Action values; the school emblem and a sheep signify that all the school does is guided by the charism of the Good Shepherd.
23 Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers' design shows the lantern at the centre of the service activities, symbolising that through actions and acts of service, the College motto of being a "Light To The World" is truly embodied.
20 Holy Spirit Catholic School, Cranbrook's design symbolises members of the school community living within the embrace of the Holy Spirit’s 24 St Francis Catholic School, Hughenden's design shows the gathering of students on the front stairs as a family, under the southern cross in the presence of God with the Mission to Always Walk In Light.
26 St Joseph’s Catholic School, Cloncurry's design symbolises the school in the Cloncurry community with links to the Sisters of St Joseph and strong relations with the Mitakoodi people.
27 Good Shepherd Catholic College, Mount Isa's design includes the school motto ‘Christ our Light’, the Shepherd's Crook and Greek words for Peace which links to the school logo. It also shows the three important partnerships nurtured at the school: Students, Teachers and Parents and the use of the word Kalkadoon, the land where the school stands. 28 St Joseph’s Catholic School, Mount Isa's design symbolises encountering God in the Mount Isa community. It incorporates the Indigenous community symbol that captures the families, the connections and the bond of life, love and country.
29 St Kieran’s Catholic School, Mount Isa's design shows the Patron saint with his connection to animals and the school logo which symbolises the school community is one of belonging.
30 Townsville Catholic Education Office's design represents all within its system of schools - staff, students, families, community stakeholders and Traditional Owners - united in the Catholic faith through education.
