The 2021 Mass of Thanksgiving was celebrated by the Caritas College community on Friday 12 November with Father Jim as celebrant. The occasion welcomed families and students and provided the opportunity to reflect on the many blessings we have received over the past year. During the Mass, our 2021 Graduates, were honoured as students of Caritas College and their journey with us highlighted through ritual and prayer. The opening procession was a beautiful illustration of the opportunities our Reception to Year 12 School provides, with our Reception students accompanying the Graduates. During Mass our junior students sang a tribute to the Year 12’s and they were presented with a candle to remind them always of the goodness in their life and of the light of Christ which dwells within. The occasion also marked the formal acknowledgement of the end of the presence of the Sisters of Saint Joseph after 150 continuous years. Director of Education for the Port Pirie Diocese Mrs Nichii Mardon, made a presentation, expressing deep gratitude for the faithful commitment of the Sister to the Port Augusta community over so many years. Later, in the evening, families and Graduates shared a meal together, acknowledging the importance of the strong connections between home and school in the formation of our young people. We wish them all the very best as they begin life after school.
