Dear Parents and Carers,

Home - School Communication Thank you for your commitment to working in partnership with school. If you have a question, query or concern thank you for directing it to us at school so we can resolve this with you. 

SPORT Two of our St Patrick's horse riders have made it into the NSW Interschool Equestrian team! Congratulations to Remmi Jessop and Isabella Clifton-Collins on their achievements! The National event is being held in Tamworth.

This evening I am attending a lecture in Canberra along with Mrs Grant, Mrs Ferris and many school leaders and staff in Catholic Education. The presentation is the St. Thomas More Forum Annual Lecture featuring Fr. Rob Galea on the topic of "Engaging an AI Generation." 

‘Fr Rob Galea is a Catholic Priest currently serving in Sandhurst Diocese, Victoria after moving to Australia from Malta, his home country. He is the founder and executive director of FRG Ministry, now the ICON Ministry. Fr Rob is an internationally acclaimed author, singer, and songwriter with one book Breakthrough, and eight album releases.'

Synopsis of the evening

‘In the dawn of an era dominated by artificial intelligence and an impending Metaverse reality, questions about integration, influence, and the potential transformations in societal norms are increasingly prevalent. For the Catholic Church, these advancements pose both a challenge and an opportunity, especially in engaging with the youth. We will delve into the pivotal role that AI and the Metaverse can play in the religious landscape, particularly in reaching out to and resonating with young people. Fr. Rob Galea and the ICON Ministry team are currently utilising AI and the Metaverse to reach over 1,000,000 young people each month. Why is this so important and what are the opportunities, limitations and dangers? The address will open with an introduction to the current technological landscape, highlighting the prevalence of AI and the development of Metaverse technologies. It will address the fundamental question: What do these advancements mean for the Church? This will be framed within the context of their potential impact on religious practices and youth engagement. The address will be interwoven with the music of Fr Rob.'

We look forward to sharing insights from this lecture with the community in coming weeks.

Blessings,

Jo