Breakfast Bash at St Joseph’s Parish in Northam ignites discussion in the establishment of a parish youth group by students from both schools.
Young people of St Joseph’s Parish in Northam recently enjoyed an early morning breakfast at the school to discuss the possibility of establishing a parish youth group.
Students from Years 4 to 10, along with Father Dominic Savio and school staff, discussed three questions: what they already enjoy about Mass, what would they like to include to make it more meaningful for them, and – if a youth group existed – the sorts of activities they would like to do within that group.
Primary Religious Education Coordinator Michelle Izzard said it was great to see a substantial turn out of students from both the school’s campuses willing to be involved and to contribute their ideas.
A follow up meeting is planned to discuss how students’ suggestions can be incorporated into parish life.
St Joseph’s was also due to celebrate on Thursday, June 7 the contributions of the religious orders which founded the current school.
St Jospeh’s was established in 1971 with the merger of two schools established, respectively, by the Marist Brothers and the Sisters of St Joseph of the Apparition.
Meanwhile, Mrs Caroline Parnham is serving as Acting Principal from June 2 to July 6.