It seems difficult to remember the 14th of March-it seems like years since we were in school. One of my last memories of being together at Turnbull is our annual NET retreat which, over two days, offered our S3 pupils a valuable opportunity to consider their identity as a child of God.
The chosen theme ‘In His Image’ presented a message that is at odds with what many loud voices in the world encourage us to think. Where the world tells us that we are only the sum of our weaknesses, God tells us that his grace is sufficient. When we are told that we are not enough unless we act and dress a certain way, God says ‘you are fearfully and wonderfully made.’ When we base our worth on what others think, Jesus reminds us that he looks at the heart and sees who we really are. When we are told that our mistakes have ruined us and we have nothing left to give, we see the arms of Jesus outstretched on the cross, suffering to offer us a fresh start and longing for our embrace.
Through fun sketches, games and times of prayer and discussion, our young people were inspired by the joy of the NET team who embody our vision of of what it means to be a passionate and articulate Catholic.
As I think back, I hope that in these times of trial that we are facing, our young people have continued to reflect on their experience with the NET team and that they continue to open their hearts in simplicity as they seek what is true, good and beautiful.
Listen here to hear what the young people made of the experience!
Mr Pearce
