It is our hope that this page
will challenge you to think of the issues of education, environment,
community service and peace, and respond positively.
The IJ Sisters , together with the CHIJ Board of Management, wish to put on record our thanks to Ms Donne Marie Aeria, the ouygoing Chairperson.
They also want to congratulate some members of the IJ Family who were honoured with National Day Awards 2011.
The class of 1961 (Victoria Street) held its Golden Anniversary celebration in July 2011.
Recently, the Key Personnel of the CHIJ Schools gathered to reflect on some of the important values the IJ Family hold dear. ... read more
It is opportune to devote careful attention to certain fundamental characteristics of the Catholic school, which are of great importance. if its educational activity is to be effectual in the Church and our society. They are: the Catholic school as a place of integral education of the human person through a clear educational project of which Christ is the foundation; its ecclesial and cultural identity; its mission of education as a work of love; its service to society; the traits which should characterise the educating community. Click on this link to read the full details of this Vatican document.
In a world which is troubled by war, hunger and terrorism, it is important for all of us to take stock and consider ways in which we can care for the earth and be good stewards of creation. In his letter at the dawn of the new year, Pope Benedict describes the earth in terms of a 'covenant' or a sacred agreement between humans and the environment - articulating that how we treat the earth should reflect how it was lovingly created by God. in this document, he is calling for a change of lifestyle and inviting us us to have a lifestyle of simplicity. Click here to read the full document 'Cry of the Earth' prepared by the Conference of Religious in Ireland.
Community Service mobilises the energy,
ingenuity and compassion of young people to discover their potential to
solve real world problems through volunteer opportunities and service
learning programmes that instill a life-long commitment to service. In
the Christian context, it is to be in solidarity with the poor as our
sisters and brothers and hence the reaching out to them is to reach out
to Christ, 'whatsoever you do these to the little ones, you did it to
me' ... read more
Each of us wants to be happy and free from misery. We have learned that the key to happiness is inner peace. The greatest obstacles to inner peace are disturbing emotions such as anger, attachment, control and fear while love and compassion and a sense of responsibility to the universe are the sources of peace nd happiness. Jesus assure his disciples to not let their hearts be troubled but trust in God who gives the peace that the world cannot give nor take away. 'Peace I eave with you, my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.' John 14:27. Let us contribute to peace wherever we are and may the prayer of St Francis be an inspiration to us.
"Whatever happens, remain always at peace and trust in God." Fr Nicolas Barre
