Year 9 students recently took part in a ‘Call to Action’ session with Pax Christi, an international Catholic movement working to promote peace, justice and reconciliation in the world today.
The second session took place at St Peter’s Church Hall in Doncaster, where our students were joined by students from the other Hallam Catholic schools. It was a great opportunity to re-connect with the same students and also make new friends, share ideas and work together. During the day, we listened to an inspiring talk and presentation delivered by a representative from Pax Christi. She explained the important work of the organisation and how Pax Christi encourages people, especially young people, to become peacemakers in their own communities.
Our young people learned that peace is not just about the absence of conflict, but about the choices we make every day in our actions, words and attitudes. Students took part in group activities that encouraged them to think deeply about what peace means and how it can be lived out in our own lives and within our school. They discussed practical ways to promote peace, stand up for others, resolve conflict positively and raise awareness of issues that affect peace locally and globally. Overall, students told me the day was both thought provoking and inspiring. Students came away with a better understanding of Pax Christi’s mission and with new ideas about how they can make a positive difference. It was a meaningful experience that challenged everyone to reflect on how we can all help build a more peaceful world.
God bless.
Suzanne
Chaplain
