The Academy of Mary Immaculate in Fitzroy hosted our final Seeds of Justice event for the year - the Year 7 and 8 Conference. We asked the question, as a group of Mercy schools, what it means to be and live mercy for those who have insecure housing and also experience food insecurity.
"I was hungry and you fed me, I was thirsty and you gave me a drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in" (Matthew 25:35).
We talked about stereotypes and reflected on inner and outer perceptions. We then heard from Holly at St Mary's House of Welcome, a very long-running and well supported drop-in centre that provides material and social support for those who need it. Students asked so many questions, and Holly commented on how diverse and thought-provoking they were.
Students had been asked to bring specific items and we then made small, portable hampers for easily made and single serve food and drinks. In the OLMC minibus, we delivered these hampers, so we were able to see St Mary's in person and what a great community space it is.
Soon, at OLMC, we begin our Christmas Hamper collection for our local Exodus community. Please keep an eye out for notices about which items each year level can bring to support our drive - we are aiming for 40 hampers, a new record!
Anita Galli
Social Justice Coordinator
