Our parish life nurtures the spiritual development of students through worship, fellowship, and tradition. It enriches their educational journey and deepens their connection to God and one another.
Mary Help of Christians Chapel
The Mary Help of Christians Chapel has a prominent position within the College environment and in the life of the Dominic College community. It was built in 2006, designed by Dominic Old Scholar Elvio Brianese and has won at least eight awards for its unique design and architectural innovations.
All Dominic students attend regular services in the Chapel as part of their school life and we place an emphasis on students playing a significant part in these services.
Sacraments
Sacraments play a pivotal role in nurturing the spiritual development and formation of students within the framework of their educational journey. The College works with St. John's Parish in Glenorchy, so that our students have the opportunity to obtain four of the seven Catholic Sacraments during their schooling.
Baptism is the sacrament through which a person becomes a member of the Christian community and the Catholic Church. Baptism can be conducted at any age, but is typically conducted when the child is an infant. During the ceremony water is poured over the head of the person to be baptised (infant or adult) or by immersion in water. The pouring of water symbolises purification and rebirth into new life in Christ.
Confirmation is a sacrament that completes the process of initiation into the Christian faith, which typically begins with Baptism. Candidates for Confirmation undergo preparation, which includes prayer, and reflection. This preparation helps them understand the sacrament's significance and prepares them to renew their baptismal promises. During the ceremony, the bishop lays hands on each candidate and anoints them with chrism (consecrated oil), accompanied by the words, "Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit."
The Eucharist (also known as Holy Communion) is a sacrament in which Catholics receive the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ under the appearances of bread and wine. It commemorates Christ's sacrifice on the cross and his gift of himself to humanity. The Eucharist is celebrated within the context of the Mass, where the faithful gather as a community to offer worship and praise to God.
Reconciliation (also known as Penance or Confession) is a sacrament that offers spiritual healing and forgiveness of sins. The penitent confesses their sins to a priest, acknowledging their faults with humility and sincerity. Priests are bound by the strictest confidentiality and cannot divulge anything they hear during a confession.
“To celebrate the sacrament of Reconciliation means to be wrapped in a warm embrace.”
Pope Francis
St. John's Parish
Dominic College lies within the boundaries of St John's Parish, Glenorchy. Dominic College was formed from the amalgamation of St John's Parish Primary School, Savio College and Holy Name School in 1973.
There are important links between the Parish and the College and we would like them to grow stronger. St. John's Parish is a community of people who want to develop a relationship with God that is relevant, meaningful and challenging in today's world.
It offers parishioners a sense of belonging as they worship God around the table of the Eucharist, grow in faith, reach out to the needy and welcome new people.
Like Dominic College, St. John's exemplifies the Salesian spirit of being family oriented and having a special care for children and youth. The Parish Priest is Fr Guy Riolo SDB.
Location:
St John's Parish
62 Bowden Street,
Glenorchy, TAS 7010
Postal address:
PO Box 41
Glenorchy TAS 7010
Phone: (03) 6272 6363
Website:
St. John's Parish Website
