Chaplaincy
It
is through You that we find the strength
To fight the battles we face everyday
The trials of life are never ending
And it is for this that we pray
Through
Your eyes we have grown
From small children to young adults
You were there every step of the way
Guiding us, helping us cope
You've
allowed us to get through
All the things we have done
Loving us unconditionally
More than anyone
You
teach us everything is possible
If we truly believed in Your cause
You give us the will when we have nothing else
You restore hope we once lost
When
we are down and everything seems low
It is in you that we find the light
Dear God, my one true friend
Please give me the strength tonight
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About:
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Chaplaincy department at Cardinal Carter seeks to
help staff and students in their spiritual development
and well being. The department is led by the chaplain,
Mrs.
Marilyn Grace.
Planning
liturgies
and Masses,
taking a lead in the prayer life of the school, organizing
and implementing retreats, counselling and seeking
to promote justice and peace are some of the focuses
of Chaplaincy. Chaplaincy also works closely with
the religion department as well as the rest of the
school.
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Projects:
Our students are
involved in many projects to help people both locally
and globally. We have been involved in consciousness
raising and fundraising. Here is an example of a few
things that have taken place at Carter this year or
that we look forward to:
Wellness Week: This took place the
last week in February and it was a joint effort between
the Physical Education Department and Chaplaincy.
Guest speakers were brought in to speak to different
grade levels and different topics were discussed.
Grade9’
heard from a representative of Sheena’s Place
on eating disorders
Grade 10”s heard from Youth Substance Abuse
Program on harm reduction related to substance abuse.
Grade 11’s
walked the meditative prayer path called The Labyrinth
brought to us from Timothy Eaton Memorial Church
Grade 12 and OAC
students listened to visitors from the Sunnybrook
PARTY program about the need for risk reduction with
regard to drinking, driving and other risk-related
injuries.
Our grade 7 and
8 students participated in a workshop on the media,
body image and self-esteem which was organized and
facilitated by Senior students
Organizations
and public health nurses, police helped us with lunch
time displays in the cafeteria and lobby.
Chapel
2002-2003 saw
the creation of a dream come true! The chapel opened
in December of 2002. Click here
for Chapel pictures.
This project was
led by the Visual Art Department under the guidance
of Ms. Pagano. The main floor lobby now has a visible
presence of our Catholic faith with the creation of
a beautiful, quiet prayer space. Ms. Eckert helps
the Chaplaincy Department by maintaining the prayer
space.
LEADERSHIP
Students are encouraged
to become involved in leadership opportunities in
the school and within our community.
This year we took
students to the following Board sponsored events:
Confirmation Retreat
Training Program at Camp George
Student Trustee Conference
The SMILE program in conjunction the TDSB and the
Metro Toronto Police
Camp Olympia Leadership program in May
TCDSB Day of Service in May
Students are also
updated with events in and around the city especially
events sponsored by the Office of Catholic Youth and
the Ontario Catholic Federation of Student Councils
Our students are
represented at the Catholic Student Leadership Impact
Team at the Board level.
Leadership Course
Students have
the opportunity to take Grade 12 Religion known as
Christian Living and Leadership. The course explores
the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Ontario
Catholic Graduate Expectations, Seven Habits for Highly
Effective Teens, the Bible and other resources related
to Christian leadership and service. We explore aspects
of leadership theoretically and then practically through
Service Projects in the school and community.
Students in the
Leadership course help to plan, organize and facilitate
the Grade level Retreats as well as the major liturgies
held throughout the year. They are responsible to
help the Chaplaincy Team Leader with morning prayers
and prayers services in the chapel.
Upcoming
Events - Chaplaincy Calendar 2002-2003:
For
more details on upcoming events, check out the school
calendar.
Date
|
Event |
Location |
September
11 |
Opening
Mass |
Fr.
Rob |
September
25 |
Grade
9 Retreat |
St. Bonaventure |
September
26/27 |
Peer
Helper Retreat |
Manresa |
October
9 |
Grade
11 Retreat |
Bridges
for Youth |
October
11 |
Thanksgiving
Mass |
Fr.
Joseph |
October
16-18 |
Medeba
(OAC) |
|
October
25 |
Grade
7 Retreat |
St.
Edwards |
November
11 |
Remembrance
Day Liturgy |
|
November
20 |
Grade
10 Retreat |
St.
Bonaventure |
November
22 |
Staff
Faith Day |
Edward’s
Gardens |
December
19 |
Christmas
Liturgy |
Fr.
Rob |
February
24 |
Wellness
Week |
|
February
28 |
Staff
Mass |
Fr.
Rob |
March
5 |
Ash
Wednesday |
Fr.
Rob |
March
19 |
Grade
12 Retreat |
L’Arche
Daybreak |
March
21 |
Grade
11 Retreat |
Bridges
for Youth |
April
2 |
Grade
10 Retreats |
St.
Bonaventurre |
April
16 |
Holy
Week Liturgy |
|
May
2 |
Staff
PD Day |
|
May
14 |
Respect
for Life |
|
May
16 |
Grade
8 Retreat Day |
St.
Edward’s |
June
10 |
Confirmation |
St.
Edward’s |
June
11 |
Closing Mass |
Fr.
Rob |
June
24 |
Grade
8 Graduation |
|
June
25 |
OAC
Graduation |
|
June
26 |
Grade 12 Graduation |
|
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Department:
Mrs.
Marilyn Grace's Info:
Our
chaplain, Mrs. Grace started at Cardinal Cater Fall
2001.Prior to coming to Carter, she was working for
the Cardinal Newman High School, at a school with
over 1200 students.
Please
contact Mrs. Grace if you are interested in assisting
in future events or helping in any Chaplaincy activities.
marilyn.grace@tcdsb.org
Religion
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Involved
Organizations:
Dear
Lord,
for
these three things we pray:
To
know Thee more clearly,
To
love Thee more dearly,
To
follow Thee more nearly.
Every
day.
Amen.
