Hope, love, joy, and peace. These are the themes that the church explores in Advent, the time leading up to Christmas. Each Sunday, another candle is lit on the Advent Wreath. Advent, however, will not begin for some weeks – so why talk about hope, love, joy and peace now?
Every now and then, it is helpful to remind ourselves that hope, love, joy and peace all speak to communities of inclusion. Communities where people are accepted for who they are, communities where a spirit of hope and joy prevails. Such communities do the hard work of diversity and inclusion because they believe there is room at the table for everyone, and that true community is when everyone who wants to be at the table can be.
Our school is a place of hope, love, joy and peace. It is a wonderful place where all are valued and cared for, where the image of God in all is honoured and respected. In our community, human dignity is not an option – it is a right. Jesus would have no less.
Father Chris Lewis
School Chaplain