Students from St Pius X High School, Adamstown, recently connected with Mission to Seafarers and presented donations collected by the students.
The students also walked the harbour to wave out some ships, celebrating Day of the Seafarer on 25 June.
Year 9 Student Representative Council member, Poppy Crouch, reflected on the importance of helping the Seafarers.
"Being a part of Mission to Seafarers is a great experience. I feel extremely happy when I see the joy that our input and care brings to the people onboard their ships.
"Most of these seafarers have limited contact with their families and are at sea for months while they continue to help provide Australia with the goods we need.
"Personally, as a member of the school's social justice portfolio, I find it very rewarding to know that we are making a difference in someone’s life and showing them that they matter," she said.
Amanda Mohr, the school's Ministry Coordinator added, "Our Mission to Seafarers drive culminated in a Wave to a Seafarer and a visit to the Mission to Seafarers establishment in Wickham.
"What was really exciting though, was watching the students collaborate on the planning of the event and presenting to their peers about the importance of this venture to drive its success.
“The other important element for students was seeing the commitment of their teachers and support staff with donations and activities run by various faculties to really make this a whole school community success story,” she said.
During July, Catholics will also have an opportunity to recognise and say thanks to the brave people who work at sea during Sea Sunday.
The annual event celebrates this essential work and raises awareness and funds for organisations that support the millions of men and women at sea.
For more information about Sea Sunday visit https://stellamarisaustralia.org
To learn more about Mission to Seafarers, watch the Church Without Walls video featuring our local Chaplain, Bernadette Barry.
The Mission to Seafarers (MtS) provides help and support to nearly two million men and women who face danger every day to keep the global economy afloat. MtS works in more than 200 ports in 50 countries supporting seafarers of all ranks, nationalities and beliefs.
Through its global network of chaplains, staff and volunteers, MtS offers practical, emotional and spiritual support to seafarers through ship visits, drop-in seafarers' centres and a range of welfare and emergency support services. Click here to find out more about MtS.
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