On the 10th of May, teachers from around the Canberra-Goulburn Diocese gathered together to take time to connect with their faith. Porta Fidei means “door of faith”, and throughout the retreat, participants were encouraged to take a step towards their faith and to reconnect with God.
Steve Kirk blessed the retreat with his music ministry throughout the day, and led participants in prayer to begin the morning. The morning session focussed on God’s love, where Bernadette Meffert and Michael Monagle’s shared their personal experiences of God’s love.
Session two focussed on the Kerygma where Fr. Chris Eaton spoke about the Salvation message, and session three centred around the renewal of faith. Fr. Tony Percy spoke about the importance and significance of reconciliation and Sarah Pearson shared her personal experience of reconciliation. Participants were then given the chance to respond by participating in adoration and reconciliation.
The day finished with sharings from Peter Woods and Kate McManus Green on teaching being a vocation – refreshing the participants’ beliefs in the importance and value of teachers in Catholic Schools.
We cannot wait for the next Porta Fidei!