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My most valued Secular and Religious spiritual activites

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My most valued Secular and Religious spiritual activites

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Secular: Murgon Immersion

The immersion that I and a group of other students undertook last year is certainly one of the most influential experiences that I have been included in in my life.

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Secular spirituality refers to the adherence to a spiritual philosophy without the avocation of a religious framework.

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SECULAR SPIRUTALITY

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It is possible to be spiritual without being religious. Spirituality defines who we are as a person though our thoughts and actions without the influence of religion. It is our choice as to which path we take , therefore it is possible to be spiritual but not religious.

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A spiritual belief in and worship of a divine being or superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods.

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                                                                       RELIGIOUS SPIRITUALITY

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RELIGIOUS SPIRUTALITY

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At Terrace, prayer is a particularly important part of our day and as such, we take time at the end of the day to recite the Edmund Rice prayer. The prayer is:
"O Jesus, make our hearts so human,
That others may feel at home with us,
So like yours that others may feel at home with you,
So forgetful of self, that we might simply become the place where you and they meet
In the power of your love and the joy of your friendship
Amen" (The Rosies' Prayer www.rosies.org.au)

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On the Thursday and Friday of Grade 8 and 9 camps, time is taken to reflect on experiences, ones religious and spiritual beliefs and oneself, led by Mr Antonucchi, a teacher at Terrace. These reflections are particularly powerful as it gives students time to reflect on their experiences at camp and in life while linking them to the teachings of Jesus and to fundamental principles of what it means to be a Christian. Though reflections formally occur at these points in time, the ritual of reflection is extremely important in the betterment of oneself and in correction of wrongs.

These reflections have allowed me to have a stronger idea of the effect that my actions can have, as well as strengthening my positive qualities but overall, strengthening my sense of religious spirituality.

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The immersion program was established for the Grade 10 cohort a number of years ago. Within this program there are a number of different activities and journeys that can be selected for students. One of these immersions was titled Beyond Boarders, which offered students an experience teaching and assisting in an underprivileged school out in Murgon, QLD. The experience gave those involved a better perspective of the troubles that people in these communities encounter each day and made students feel more appreciative for what they have.

This experience was particularly inspiring for me as it exposed me to a confronting situation that in the end inspired me to want to assist those that are underprivileged in the community.

Below is a picture of one of the similar immersions that took place in Timor Leste. Both of these immersions involved travelling to areas of low socioeconomic status to offer assistance in the community.

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At Terrace, it is compulsory to learn religion as a subject. In these classes, a number of different areas of religion and spirituality are discussed. Some of these included the beliefs and rituals of other religions, the values of Catholicism and personal beliefs and qualities. These lessons are fundamental to offering perspectives of religions and different beliefs to students while also allowing them to formulate their own personal ideas and beliefs about religion and spirituality.

I find these lessons to be extremely beneficial in helping me to better discover my 'Religious Spirituality'. Seeing the different perspective of religions and rituals around the world allows me to gain a broader perspective of what it means to be religious.

Below is an image of the Terrace Chapel, in which what students are taught in the religion lessons is reinforced.

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Every Tuesday at Terrace, services occur in the chapel, which parents, students and any member of the terrace family may attend. These are paramount to the religious spiritual journey that Terrace promotes as it both teaches the works of Jesus and Edmund Rice and links the teachings of these men to the values that the school upholds and instils in kids.

Personally I have attended a number of these masses and they have significantly contributed to my understanding of Catholicism, the teachings of Edmund Rice and why the personal values that Terrace instils in students are important for life.

The attached image is the Terrace Choir and All-Hallows Choir practicing in the school chapel, in which the Tuesday morning masses occur.

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Orange Sky Laundry is a charity facility that provides washers and driers for homeless men and women in Brisbane across Australia, to wash their clothes. Founded by Nick Marchesi and Lucas Patchett, two old boys of Terrace, the facility both provides a muchtutututututututocal homeless community and continues to be an inspiration for Terrace students, showing that anyone can be a positive, influential member of the community. The service allows both terrace students and community volunteers to connect with homeless through conversation.

Marchesi and Patchett have since been awarded the young Australians of the Year award for their contributions to the community. Their service continues to aid the homeless as well as giving volunteers are perspective on the lives of those living in rough conditions.

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The fortnightly ritual of the Spirit Assembly occurs every second Tuesday. The primary purpose of the ritual is to allow for students and teachers to acknowledge those who have made a significant contribution to the cultural or sporting program. Those who witness and are involved in these assemblies will agree that the feeling of the Terrace family in unison showing their gratitude for your achievements is very powerful.

Below is a photo of boys being selected for the Firsts Basketball Team in one of these assemblies. Being selected for such a team is very prestigious and is held to high esteem, as seen in the picture.

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The Terrace War Cry is a perfect example of an action that promotes inclusion, solidarity and pride in oneself and in the school. Typically chanted after assemblies and sporting events, in both defeat and triumph, the war cry promotes a sense of strength and family for students. To witness one taking place is truly inspiring and rather frightening - the war cry shows how the boys are dedicated to each other and loyal to the school.

The War Cry for me is one of the strongest secular rituals that occur at Gregory Terrace. It has significantly contributed to the feeling of pride and inclusion that I have for my school.

The attached image is a video of the rowing boys singing the school war cry in front of Boys' Grammar. It is clear to see, even when sung by a small group of Terracians, that the War Cry is a powerful aspect of the school