天主教同學會舉行開學彌撒暨幹事派遣禮 Opening Mass and Committee Commissioning Ceremony of the Catholic Society

聖言中學天主教同學會於 2025年10月14日，在校內聖言福傳堂隆重舉行了開學彌撒暨幹事派遣禮。本次禮儀由聖言會的張興灝神父主禮，並邀請到翁烈鴻副校長、公教老師及眾多天主教同學一同參與，場面簡單而莊嚴。

彌撒中，張神父在講道時首先感謝上屆幹事同學在過去一年所作的貢獻與服務，並熱烈歡迎新一屆幹事上任。神父引用當天彌撒的福音內容，勉勵全體幹事及同學不僅要在外表上是天主教徒，更要在校園內活出基督的精神。他強調，同學們應在每日的言行舉止中，展現出與眾不同、彰顯基督臨在的生活見證。

在隨後的幹事派遣禮上，張神父鄭重詢問新任幹事：「是否願意接受學校的委派，擔任幹事的職務？」及「是否願意善盡己職，彼此合作、以言以行，團結公教同學，勉力傳揚福音？」

各幹事同學均以堅定的「我願意」作答，表明他們樂於承擔使命，決心以實際行動帶領天主教同學會，並積極在校園內傳揚福音的意願。儀式在溫馨和充滿信德的氣氛中圓滿結束。

Our Catholic Society successfully held its Opening Mass and Committee Commissioning Ceremony on October 14, 2025, at the school's Divine Word Mission Chapel. The ceremony was celebrated by Fr. John Zhang, SVD, and was attended by Mr. Yung Lit Hung (Vice Principal), Catholic teachers, and many student members, all offering their support and encouragement to the new committee.

During the homily, Fr. Zhang extended his heartfelt gratitude to the former committee members for their dedicated service over the past year and warmly welcomed the new committee members. Citing the Gospel reading of the day, he encouraged the new committee and all members to not only identify as Catholics externally but to live out the spirit of Christ within the campus. He stressed that students' daily conduct should visibly reflect the presence of Jesus Christ in their lives, making a distinct impact on their peers.

In the commissioning rite, Fr. Zhang solemnly asked the new committee members, “Are you willing accept the school's appointment and serve in your respective posts?” Also, “Are you willing to conscientiously fulfil your duties, cooperate with one another, lead by example, unite fellow Catholic students, and earnestly proclaim the Gospel?”

The students responded with a unified and firm ""I do"" (我願意), signifying their readiness to undertake the mission. This powerful affirmation demonstrated their commitment to leading the Catholic Society and actively promoting the school's Catholic faith mission through their words and actions. The ceremony concluded in a warm atmosphere of faith and dedication.