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Pilgrimage of Hope
The Pilgrimage of Hope is a local, national and international service-based initiative co-ordinated by Christ Church Grammar School. It is the vision of Brother James, an Anglican Religious Brother and School Counsellor at the School, who believes that young people have a great yearning for a sustaining, spiritual experience.
“We take them to another world of meaning – where all their categories about comfort are challenged”, Brother James said, “It is deeply confronting, but it draws out something quite wonderful, empowering them with the knowledge that service to others is the way in which a happy life may be lived”.
The preparation for each pilgrimage starts several months prior to departure, with a number of meetings. The purpose of these meetings is to give the pilgrims and their parents medical information and to introduce customs and culture and other important aspects of the trip. Past pilgrims and guest speakers share their first hand knowledge, and it is also an opportunity to start building a pilgrimage community.
- For more information on the Pilgrimage of Hope, click HERE to view the official website.
- To find out about volunteering for POH, please click HERE.