Aunty Mary Atkinson placed the Bible in the prayer space at the beginning of the Term 1 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Committee meeting, held on March 9.
Chair, Jason Allan from the Diocese of Armidale warmly welcomed the newest member James Haynes as the parent representative for the diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.
The committee discussed the importance of, when planning for new schools that a Yarning Circle and Sacred Space be included in the designs.
"Going outdoors frees the mind to hear sounds and breath the air."
commented Jason Allan.
Kiri shared the news that from 2023 onwards the Bathurst Diocese will hold two Aboriginal Masses. At each Mass schools in the chosen Parish will be invited to attend and play a role with their parents also being invited. The first Mass is being held in Bathurst Cathedral on Tuesday 30th May during National Reconciliation Week.
Danielle Cronin, Director Education Policy CSNSW, and Cathie Renfrew, Senior Project Manager CSNSW, presented on the CSNSW Connected Communities Project that has been approved by theNSW/ACT Bishops. They showed a video about showcased Redfern Jarjum school as an example of a school connected with their community. Committee members have been invited to provide the project team with feedback to assist the project team.