History of the Fiji Pilgrimage




		*St Christopher’s Home* "Our care for the children always reminds us that St Christopher means Christ Bearer"
		St Christopher’s is an orphanage run by an Anglican Order of nuns, the Community of the Sacred Name. The majority of the children at the Home are orphans and the other children are there because they have been abused, neglected or abandoned by their families. The Sisters are amazing women who dedicate their lives to caring for these children. SERVICE Our intention is to offer service to St Christopher’s in any way possible while we are there. We will participate in the daily maintenance of the Home and we hope to extend friendship, love and kindness to the children. For ourselves, apart from this voluntary service, we look forward to experiencing a different cultural environment, gaining a better understanding of ourselves and learning to consider the needs of others. FUNDRAISING At our various schools, we will be involved in fundraising activities to facilitate our involvement in service projects at St Christopher’s. We will be taking linen, clothing, stationery, medical supplies and fi nancial gifts to the Home. We will also be creating a calendar displaying photographs of the 2007 Pilgrimage. Staff from our schools support the efforts of the students. Our target is to raise $12,000 - all of which will be spent on projects at St Christopher’s Home. A PILGRIMAGE WITH A DIFFERENCE Students in Years 7 and 8 in 2007 are invited to participate in the Pilgrimage to St Christopher’s Home (Fiji) that will take place from Monday 9 April to Friday 20 April 2007. A detailed itinerary will be issued to all pilgrims prior to departure. The inclusive cost is approximately $2,370. The cost includes: • All international airfares (Perth - Suva - Nadi - Perth) and bus tickets • Travel insurance and all international ticketable and departure taxes • All transfers from airports • 8 nights’ accommodation and all meals at St Christopher’s Home • 3 nights’ accommodation at West’s Motor Inn, Nadi and some meals • Bus transfers from Suva to Nadi • Boat trip to and from South Sea Island - meals and drinks included • Most tourist and sightseeing activities • A donation to St Christopher’s Home • Offi cial group uniform and badge • Incidentals: photographs, parchment, etc • 24 hour access to professional support staff The final cost of the Pilgrimage may change due to fuel levies/taxes and currency fluctuations. Places are limited to 40 participants from Years 7 and 8. Please complete the application form attached and return it to your school contact person as soon as possible. PILGRIMAGE TEAM The team will be announced on Friday 3 November 2006 and a non-refundable deposit of $500 must be paid by Monday 20 November 2006. The balance is to be paid by Monday 12 February 2007						AIMS • To offer voluntary service • To experience and participate in a different type of Christian life and worship • To develop understandings of ourselves and our faith • To live and work together, learning how to consider one another’s needs • To experience other cultures • To experience overseas travel PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS Christ Church Grammar School, St Hilda's Anglican SChool for Girls, Peter Moyes Anglican Community School. We may never wish to trade our lifestyle, community and particular ways of believing for any other in the world. That does not mean that we will not be enriched by experiences that take us beyond the comfort of our own existence. Left: Mr Garth Wynne - Christ Church. Right: Mrs Joy Shepherd - St Hilda's. Below: Mr Doug Swingler - Peter Moyes. The Pilgrimage to St Christopher’s Home will be an enriching experience. Our three schools have a common commitment to love our neighbours, wherever they may be. By sharing time, prayer and daily activities, we will break down the barriers that divide our world and, in the process, become bearers of the one Word and the one Light. As one body we wish you well and assure you of our prayers.