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In living our spirituality we find our thirst quenched

at the streams of “living water”. In turn we become

“living water” for others.[Water from the Rock, 14]

Paula Lay-TranThree Violets, 2015

This illustration depicts a spiritual tradition among the Marist Brothers who associate the three virtues of Simplicity, Humility and Modesty with three violets, hidden in the garden giving glory to God in their smallness.


Solidarity is a very Marist word. It is one which

speaks of our desire as Marists to roll up our sleeves

as Saint Marcellin did and go out to the margins in

support of those in greatest need in our community.

Solidarity is also a word which is at the very heart

of Catholic Social Teaching. It is a word which was

modeled so beautifully to us by Jesus himself as

he read from the scroll of Isaiah and then lived

out its words in every action and interaction ~

At Marcellin, solidarity is our call as well. In our desire

to make Jesus known and loved among our students

and the broader community we provide a diversity of

opportunities for engagement in Faith in Action.

In doing so we encourage our community to walk in

the shoes of the other in order to bring positive change

to their lives, and, equally importantly, to change the

way we view our brothers and sisters on the margins

of society. These interactions bring hope to the people

we meet and hope to our community.

This hope sustains us and acts as living water: reaching

out and connecting with others to enable us to be today’s

living water and bring Christ to birth in our world.

I am grateful to the many people who provided personal

reflections in this publication of their experiences of

faith in action at Marcellin and for their dedication and

commitment to Social Justice at Marcellin.

I recommend Hope…Living Water to you as an insight

into the many activities our community engages in to

encounter the other and bring about positive change

in their lives as well as our own.

Mark Murphy

FOREWORDDear members of the Marcellin College Family,

The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed meto proclaim good news to the poor.He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisonersand recovery of sight for the blind,to set the oppressed free,to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.

[ Luke 4:18-19 ]

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Contents Foreword 3

Catholic Social Teaching 5

House Social Justice 10

Marist Solidarity Immersion - Cambodia 11

Saint Marcellin Champagnat Award - South Africa 12

Soup Van Service 13

Winter Sleep Out 13

Remar 14

Melbourne Youth Justice Centre 16

Exodus Family Home Project 17

Little Sisters of the Poor 19

St Pius X Primary School Homework Club 20

EncounterMC 21

Program Information 23

Acknowledgements 23


“When I do charity, I give myself! If I am not capable of giving myself, that is not charity. It is a gift without which one cannot enter the home of one who suffers.”

[ Pope Francis ]

Address of His Holiness, Pope Francis to Representatives of the Confederation of Italian Co-operatives, February, 2015.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING

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At Marcellin College, Catholic Social Teaching finds its

practical expression through many actions, initiatives,

programs and activities. Hope…Living Water draws

on the experiences of staff who have engaged in these

activities over time; in partnership with our

students and families. Their reflections highlight the

opportunities our staff and students have to live their

faith every day at Marcellin.

In 1836, the Society of Mary was approved by His

Holiness, Pope Gregory XVI. The first action of this

new society was to send missionary priests and brothers

to Oceania: and so began the tradition of Marists reaching

out to those in greatest need all over the world.

One of the most enthusiastic advocates of this initiative

was the young Fr. Marcellin Champagnat. Marcellin’s

only disappointment was that he was not well enough

to join this band of brothers as they ventured to the

farthest reaches of the earth.

Nevertheless, he also realised that there were many ways

to provide support for the poorest and most vulnerable.

His belief in this imperative of our faith tradition finds its

most practical expression today through Catholic Social

Teaching and its guiding principles.


[ CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING ...

Catholic Social Teaching has a long history. This is

highlighted in 1891’s Rerum Novarum (Rights and Duties

of Capital and Labor) by Pope Leo Xlll, and other key

documents, such as Gaudium et Spes (Pastoral Constitution

on the Church in the Modern World), from the Second

Vatican Council.

Catholic Social Teaching is founded on the mission and

ministry of Jesus, who came “to bring good news to the poor…release to captives…recovery of sight to the blind” [Luke 4:18-19], and who identified himself with “the least

of these”: the hungry, the thirsty and the stranger

[Matthew 25:45].

The mission to serve is an indispensable expression

of Christian discipleship. Catholic Social Teaching is

underpinned by the understanding that every human being

is created in the image and likeness of God [Genesis 1:27].

Every person is a child of God, blest with inherent human

dignity; every person is valuable and worthy of respect.

Our Catholic Christian faith calls us to respect the dignity

of every person, promote and protect humanity, pursue

peace, work for justice, enact mercy, share compassion,

and to seek the common good.

“The joys and hopes, the grief and anguish of the people of our time, especially those who are poor or afflicted, are the joys and hopes, the grief and anguish of the followers of Christ as well. Nothing that is genuinely human fails to find an echo in their hearts. For theirs is a community of people united in Christ and guided by the Holy Spirit in their pilgrimage towards the Father’s kingdom, bearers of a message of salvation for all humanity. That is why they cherish a feeling of deep solidarity with the human race and its history.”Gaudium et Spes, Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, (1), 1965.

Nothing that is genuinely human fails to find an echo in their hearts.


SAINT MARCELLIN CHAMPAGNAT AWARD - SOUTH AFRICA


“If you want to teach young people, first you must love them, and love them all equally.”

[ Saint Marcellin Champagnat ]


01 The Dignity of the Human Person Every human being is created in God’s image and likeness and therefore is valuable and worthy of respect.

02 Respect for Human Life Human life at every stage of development, from conception to natural death, is precious and thus worthy of protection and respect.

03 The Right of Association Human beings are social; therefore, they grow and achieve fulfilment by association with others in families and other social groups and institutions.

04 The Principle of Participation People have a right and a duty to participate in society, seeking together the common good of all.

05 A Preferential Option for the Poor The Gospel calls us to place the needs of the poor and vulnerable first so that their needs, as well as the common good, may be realised.

06 The Principle of SolidarityWe are one human family, and so our practise of love of neighbour must extend to the whole global community.

07 Stewardship We show respect for the Creator by the responsible use and protection of all creation; from the use of personal talents and resources, to caring for the environment.

08 The Principle of Subsidiarity While government has a proper role in promoting the common good, wherever possible, decisions should be made by those who are closest to the people who will be affected by them. This is consistent with decisions being well made because of an informed relationship at a more grassroots level.

09 Human Equality The equality of persons is a matter of their essential human dignity: social and cultural discrimination is not compatible with the understanding that every human being is created in the image and likeness of God.

10 The Common Good The common good requires that social conditions allow all people to reach their full human potential and to realise their human dignity.

Adapted from Ten Building Blocks of Catholic Social Teaching, Fr William Byron, S.J., 1998.

Key Themes of Catholic Social Teaching:

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HOUSE SOCIAL JUSTICE

Each of the 10 Houses at Marcellin College works to ensure our young men have an understanding that working for social justice is an imperative of our Catholic Faith. Our aim is to develop community understanding of social justice and the importance of being open to the experience of others. The three prongs of working towards social justice in the Catholic Christian tradition are prayer, awareness raising and action. At Marcellin, we provide the members of our community with opportunities to put our faith into action.

The three issues of social justice explored through our Houses are:

1. Challenges facing Indigenous Peoples in Australia

2. Treatment of Refugees and Asylum Seekers

3. Social Disadvantage (Abuses of Human Dignity)

Each House explores one of the issues of social justice and uses this as the lens through which they support various organisations that work to redress related issues. Some of the actions taken by Houses to support their chosen organisation have included walk-a-thons; music performance evenings; volunteering at nursing homes, schools and homeless shelters; selling Entertainment books to raise funds, and engaging with guest presenters.

The focus is always on ensuring each young man understands that all Catholic Christians are called to help those in need in practical ways. Guided by the Marist characteristics of presence, love of work, family spirit, simplicity, and accompaniment in the way of Mary, students at Marcellin learn to be outward looking, to quietly do good in many different ways and thereby make Jesus known and loved.

And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.”

[ Luke 22:19 ]


MARIST SOLIDARITY IMMERSION - CAMBODIA

“As teachers, we see ourselves as fellow pilgrims with the boys. We are all there to challenge, explore and discover our faith through solidarity with the community of Pailin, and the country of Cambodia as a whole. It is an experience that is hard to put into words, but one that leaves an imprint on your heart for the rest of your life.” Sarah Pyle [ Staff Member ]

The Marist Solidarity Immersion to Cambodia commenced in 2011 and is now an integral part of the wider culture of Marcellin College. Most of the immersion is spent in Pailin, a region on the Thai/Cambodian border that has only recently been released from Khmer Rouge control.

The pilgrim group, comprising of Year 11 students and staff, works with the Marist Brothers and their community at Pailin. Every year, our young men and teachers reflect on how they see these Marist men embodying and living the Marist values taught at Marcellin. The Brothers’ presence in the Pailin community is a model of solidarity and engagement, giving hope in a broken world.

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CAMBODIA IMMERSION

“I came home from the Cambodia Immersion with a stronger connection with God, a want to do more for others, and a new appreciation for what I have.

There’s a bigger world out there than our first world bubble, clean drinking water and education isn’t a reality for everyone. Donating to charity is all well and good, however, giving of your time and effort to walk in solidarity with those less fortunate is so much more rewarding.”

Isaac Nolan [ Old Collegian ]



SAINT MARCELLIN CHAMPAGNAT AWARD - SOUTH AFRICA

The Saint Marcellin Champagnat Award provides an opportunity for three Old Collegians aged between 18 and 25 to take part in a Marist Solidarity project in Johannesburg, South Africa; to live and work with some of the most marginalized children in Africa. Participants have found this experience of putting faith into action to be profoundly moving.

Recipients of this award travel to Johannesburg, spending two weeks volunteering with the Three2Six project during their annual holiday program. The Three2Six project is run by a Marist school, Sacred Heart College, in Johannesburg, South Africa. In 2008, Sacred Heart College started this project aimed at offering a place of hope for refugee children. Besides offering academic and social bridging into the South African schooling system, the project also aims to offer protective factors that can build resilience and reduce vulnerability. The Three2Six project requires volunteers to come and help run games, sports, science classes, arts and craft, computer sessions and to help with reading practice and literacy and numeracy revision.

WINTER SLEEP OUT

THREE2SIX PROJECT

“I have learned that the challenges facing refugee children go far beyond a lack of education. Xenophobia, poor living conditions and trauma are just some of the daily struggles of the students at Three2Six. Whilst the program is an educational bridging project, it provides so much more for these children … The three most valuable things that Three2Six offers its children are Love, Compassion and Education - in that order … I learned from the kids how little possessions really mean in our lives. It’s not what you have but who you have.”

Will Kent [ Old Collegian ]


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SOUP VAN SERVICE

“Faith is based on action. Going out to the marginalized and less fortunate and being there is part of our faith. This work is central to who we are as Catholics and what we are called to be and do.” Nicholas Moloney [ Staff Member ]

In partnership with St Vincent De Paul, our young men volunteer on the Vinnie’s Soup Vans. This requires the preparation of food before travelling to designated areas around Melbourne, providing food and conversation for people experiencing homelessness. The stigma of homelessness is broken down, with our young men having conversations and learning more about people, their situation, and often why they ended up on the streets. This experience highlights how various groups within the Catholic Church work together to meet the needs of people in the here and now. This is a unique insight into Melbourne at night through the eyes and voices of the Vinnies team. At the end of the evening, the team debriefs and prayer is offered for those in need.

WINTER SLEEP OUT

“I found I understood the experience even more the night after the Sleep Out when I was able to sleep in my own warm bed again. I only slept out for one night; some people do it all their lives. Some make one wrong decision at a critical time, and others are simply victims of circumstance.” Damien Gidley [ Staff Member ]

Each year, the Remar Team organise the Marcellin Winter Sleep Out. This experience is open to all Marcellin staff and students. Boys arrive at 6pm and the night begins with everyone collecting cardboard and constructing some sort of sleeping shelter in the Hermitage quadrangle. A guest presenter from the local St Vincent De Paul Society explains the role the Society plays in providing support for the homeless, especially through their Soup Van. A simple meal is then shared, followed by discussion of the issues raised. All head off to sleep at 10:30pm and leave at 7am the next morning.

The Winter Sleep Out gives a unique insight into how some people spend their nights: cold, hungry, and lonely. False stereotypes associated with homelessness are challenged: children, families, and single people can all become homeless, with many spending nights sleeping in a car, on the street, or in some sort of support shelter. Many homeless people do not mix socially with others because of the embarrassment of their poor appearance. The Winter Sleep Out develops understanding and empathy, as well as insight into how the Vinnies Soup Van provides companionship and conversation to homeless people, in addition to food. This builds relationships, and restores dignity.

WINTER SLEEP OUT


REMAR BLUE CARAVEL IN BOURKE, NSW

REMAR

Remar is a school-based Marist Youth Ministry that operates in Catholic schools in a number of different countries across the world. The program is voluntary and offers a range of solidarity activities as part of a lived expression of Christian faith. These activities include camps, retreats, fortnightly meetings, and service ministry options with disadvantaged and local communities. The program also helps to develop understanding of the Marist charism as lived by Saint Marcellin Champagnat and why people continue to be inspired to walk in Marcellin’s footsteps today.

Students engage in evangelization and faith development; personal development and leadership formation; authentic Christian community; and social justice through service ministry with others. Remar provides students with opportunities for deeper growth in each of these four areas in ways that are not always formally covered in other co-curricular activities.

The Remar program provides staff and students with opportunities to put their faith into action with people on the margins, providing a range of ministry options that include the Melbourne Youth Justice Centre, the Bell Bardia Food Project, the Little Sisters of the Poor, the Exodus Project, and the St Pius X Primary School Homework Club.

The Remar Program has supported many programs, especially the Exodus community for many years. As a Marist community, Marcellin College understands the need to support those on the margins, and Remar responds directly to that call.


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REMAR RED CARAVEL Sailing Away from Mediocrity

“My role is to guide and nurture the Year 10 Rowers as they embark on what is hoped to be a three year journey of faith, sharing and self-discovery. They begin to explore and know what it is to live the Marist values, especially through dedication and sacrifice.” Jamie McIlroy [ Staff Member ]

In Year 10, Red Caravel members meet 14 times over the course of the year to learn about and engage in prayer, service, ministry, leadership and discipleship. Rowers complete 20 hours of practical ministry work during the course of the year.

Marcellin College has a clear identity as a Remar school, with a rich tradition that spans three decades. The program nurtures many fine student leaders who desire to leave a positive legacy in gratitude for the wonderful growth they have experienced through the Remar Program. Marcellin has forged a strong relationship with the Exodus Community in West Heidelberg and with many other service organisations across Australia through the Remar Program.

REMAR BLUE CARAVEL Living as Christ’s Disciples

“In Year 11, the Remar Rowers begin a new phase in their Remar journey. Building on the motto of the previous year, the boys aim to continue to sail away from mediocrity, whilst also living as disciples of Christ. In doing so, the boys focus on the values of humility, loyalty, and solidarity.” Mario Frazzetto [ Staff Member ]

To complete the Remar Blue Crossing, students engage in fortnightly meetings, participate in ministry, and also attend three main camps or retreats. The Re-embarkation Camp provides an opportunity to unpack the themes for the year and to develop concrete goals. The Blue Retreat is a significant camp involving a number of Caravels from other schools. It is focused around the theme for the year and centres around the Solidarity Camp, held in Bourke, NSW, where our boys support an indigenous community.

Students have the opportunity to develop an understanding of the personal attributes that make them unique individuals; to commit to working effectively as part of a group; to build their desire to respond actively to local social justice issues; to develop their personal understanding of God; and to build a strong motivation to work towards living as a disciple of Christ through action.

REMAR GOLD CARAVEL A Witness in the Community

“This final year of the three year Remar journey allows boys to continue to answer the call of the needy and respond to those living on the margins. The boys have become a visible presence of faith in action, acting as witnesses in their local communities, and in the Marcellin College community. They embody the values of perseverance, presence and simplicity.” Michael Noonan [ Staff Member ]

Each student completes 16 hours of service ministry throughout the year and participates in an Embarkation Weekend Camp at the start of the year. There is a camp in the middle of the year with over 150 Rowers from all over Australia. Rowers also participate in the annual Winter Sleep Out. Fortnightly meetings focus on prayer, faith exploration and the organization of the service ministry options.

In living the call heard in the gospels to serve, Rowers experience the benefits of giving. They are encouraged to explore their relationship with their God, and to understand the charism of Saint Marcellin Champagnat at a deeper level. Through their work in ministry, transformative camp experiences, and meaningful and challenging activities in regular community meetings, all young men have the chance to grow significantly in their personal and public leadership over the course of the year.

For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.

[ Matthew 25: 35-37 ]


Melbourne Youth Justice Centre (MYJC) is a youth corrections facility for young offenders who are either awaiting trial on remand or have been convicted of a crime. Every third Tuesday from 3:30-6:30pm, students from Marcellin College voluntarily attend sporting events at the Centre through the Remar program or the Year 12 Ministry Options.

Students play volleyball, basketball, indoor soccer and touch rugby with the inmates. After each game, the two groups talk and share a soft drink. This allows the Centre inmates to interact with the outside world on a regular social basis.

Marcellin students develop compassion, understanding and care for this group of inmates. They also walk directly in the shoes of the MYJC students in a small but significant way, experiencing the pressure and claustrophobia of incarceration.

All groups that attend the MYJC are supervised by teachers, and all must pass the Centre’s stringent entry rules and abide by set regulations. Once the doors close, all are in a very different world. Students develop an appreciation of their freedom, and have a better understanding of the world inside and outside the walls.


MELBOURNE YOUTH JUSTICE CENTRE

“Marcellin students develop empathy for those incarcerated, gratitude for caring and loving families, a new appreciation of the gift of a good Christian education, a better understanding of the strength of community, and thankfulness for a school that enables encounters like these that contribute to making compassionate Marist men.”

Angela Tsotsos [ Staff Member ]


EXODUS FAMILY HOME PROJECT

Remar students work in a “Backyard Blitz” style, in collaboration with the whole Remar Ministry Team. Activities include painting the exterior of homes and gardening. A project that especially exemplified the Marist value of love of work, which involved supporting a disadvantaged family with a disabled daughter. The Project contributed physical and financial support to this family, providing free home maintenance and materials. The Project provides an excellent opportunity for Remar students and staff to engage in practical and powerful ways with marginalised people and places that are close to home.

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EXODUS FAMILY HOME PROJECT

“I have been lucky enough to have the opportunity to help out in support of the Exodus community. It was a really rewarding and eye opening experience. I was able to give my time in the service of others.”

James Barbuto [ Student ]


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LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR

“I see this service contributing to faith in action at Marcellin through the extending of the community to the oldest, poorest and most frail members of our society. The value of service and generous giving cannot be underestimated. We have much to learn from the generations that have come before us.”

Emily Andrews [ Staff Member ]

St Joseph’s Home in Northcote is an aged care facility run by the Little Sisters of the Poor. The Sisters care for those in need, especially the financially poor, in a spirit of humble service passed on by their foundress, Jean Jugan. The Sisters’ mission is sealed by a vow of hospitality, which sees them serve the elderly day and night. They strive to make the elderly residents happy, and minister to them spiritually as well. Marcellin boys who attend the Home provide service by serving the residents their meals in the dining room, and by creating conversations with people while they do so. Marcellin teachers accompanying the students can either help serve residents their meals or simply sit with them and chat as they enjoy their dinner.

Major benefits experienced by the staff and students who volunteer their time at the Home include the friendly welcome they receive, the joy expressed by the residents when they visit, and the discovery that it is indeed more blessed to give than to receive.

Cetta Pilati

Three Violets, 2017

Marble mosaic & stainless steel

1520mm x1490mm x130mm,

1400mm x1600mm x130mm &

960mm x 1300mm x130mm

This art installation is an abstract interpretation

of the three violets concept that is intrinsic to the

life of each Marist - the three core Marist spiritual

dispositions of humility, modesty and simplicity.

Three Violets was commissioned by the College

in 2017 to commemorate the 200th anniversary

of the Marist Institute.


The Club commenced in 2016 and runs every second Wednesday throughout the school term. We work with the primary school to support students in their general homework and in the development of skills in ICT. The Club also provides an opportunity for the young men of Marcellin to be positive role models for younger students in life and learning.

Marcellin students offer support to primary students from 3:30-4:40pm on service days. Tasks undertaken with the primary students include assistance with literacy and numeracy through homework and reading; positive relationships built through jokes and shared conversations about life, family, school and other interests.

Students develop the confidence to interact with primary school students and to give advice. They take pleasure in simply being there for others. Students develop their active listening skills, gaining a greater understanding of the real issues in the local West Heidelberg community from the people themselves. This nurtures a sense of community with the students from St Pius X. A feeling of belonging develops amongst the group, with each person feeling valued, irrespective of background or economic status.


ST PIUS X PRIMARY SCHOOL HOMEWORK CLUB

“I wanted the boys to realise that the theological virtue of charity is not just manifested in donating money or goods, but is lived through giving of one’s time. To be a simple presence to others is equally as important and valuable as material support. This ties in with our Marist values of simplicity, family spirit, and presence.”

Pauline Bellofiore [ Staff Member ]


ENCOUNTERMC

“Through a culture of encounter, our young men explore how they too can act for justice and mercy in the world. They explore ways to stand in solidarity with others, to promote peace, to strive for the common good, and to respect the dignity of every human person.” Melissa Mackellin [ Staff Member ]

EncounterMC is a youth group for young men in Years 7, 8 and 9 who are keen to deepen their understanding of the values of Saint Marcellin Champagnat and Marcellin College. Students discern their individual call, as members of a Catholic and Marist community, to serve the will of God in their lives. These junior school students strive to ensure that the Marcellin community is positive and welcoming, with a special emphasis on ensuring that those on the margins are recognized and valued. The young men who join EncounterMC are supported to reflect on what it means to create the Kingdom of God on earth, through helping others “to love one another, as I have loved you” (John 13:34).

One group initiative undertaken by EncounterMC involved creating a program to assist senior citizens to connect with family and friends through technology. Students promoted and facilitated an afternoon where senior citizens could come along and find support from our young men in creating email accounts and links with social media. These tools enable our more senior family members to keep in touch with loved ones more easily. Our Junior School Social Justice Captain and Vice-Captain lead the team, providing even greater opportunities for community involvement for EncounterMC.

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PROGRAM INFORMATION

For further details regarding Catholic Social Teaching opportunities

available at Marcellin, please speak with the relevant staff member

below by contacting the College on +61 (03) 9851 1589.

Assistant Principal (Mission) Marist Solidarity Immersion (Cambodia)

Saint Marcellin Champagnat Award (South Africa)

Heads of School House Social Justice

Religious Education Coordinator Soup Van Service

Remar Coordinator Remar (Red, Blue, Gold Caravel)

Winter Sleep out

Little Sisters of the Poor

Melbourne Juvenile Justice Centre

Exodus Family Home Project

St Pius X Primary School Homework Club

EncounterMC Coordinator EncounterMC

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Marcellin College would like to thank the staff of the Catholic Social Teaching Professional Learning Team – Emily Andrews, Alfio Camarda, Fiona Dyball, Ivan Ivas, Melissa Mackellin, Mark Murphy, Michael Noonan and Angela Tsotsos for their thoughtful work in producing the content for this publication.

The College would also like to thank our Assistant Principal (Mission) Carolyn Young, for her contributions to this publication.

Finally the College wishes to thank current Marcellin parent and Graphic Designer, Paula Lay-Tran, who in collaboration with our Deputy Principal, Adriano Di Prato, was able to design this entire publication, an important document that realises our vision for Hope...Living Water, a celebration of Catholic Social Teaching.

Throughout this publication an image of an Eagle appears. This image acknowledges that our local area has been created by a very special spirit being that Wurundjeri people know as Bunjil the Eagle.

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William BarakFigures in possum skin cloaks, 1898Pencil, wash, charcoal solution, gouache and earth pigments on paper57.0cm x 88.8cm

William Barak (c. 1824 - 15 August 1903) was the last traditional ngurungaeta (elder), of the Wurundjeri-willam clan, first inhabitants of present-day Melbourne, Australia. He was an influential spokesperson for Aboriginal social justice and an important authority on Wurundjeri culture. Barak worked tirelessly for his people and would often take the long walk from Coranderrk to Parliament House to advocate for indigenous sovereignty and basic human rights.

Barak was also an accomplished artist. His famous work, Figures in possum skin cloaks is on permanent display at the National Gallery of Victoria Ian Potter Centre at Federation Square, Melbourne. The College wishes to thank and acknowledge the Wurundjeri Tribe Land Compensation and Cultural Heritage Council and National Gallery to Victoria for permission to create a reproduction of this art work which now features in our Wurundjeri Heritage Garden.

Our Catholic faith learning community draws much inspiration from William Barak’s example of human dignity, deep story, dialogue and care for the other.

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MARCELLIN COLLEGE A leading catholic boys college conducted by the marist brothers since 1950

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord,

continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him,

strengthened in the faith as you were taught,

and overflowing with thankfulness.

[ Colossians 2: 6-7 ]

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