Spiritual Dimension

The founder of the Christian Brothers, Blessed Edmund Rice was a man of hope and vision. Edmund responded to the needs of the poor and marginalised youth in his native Ireland in the early nineteenth century. The same spirit of faithfulness and social justice provides the basis of the formation program at St Brendan's College. We believe that faith and formation are integral to the development of young men.

Retreat experiences are an essential part of the curriculum and are varied from year to year. These provide opportunities for students to experience their religious development in a challenging and supportive context. Opportunities for prayer and personal reflection are also an important aspect of our approach to help students explore their own beliefs and values.

Students undertake community service as part of the faith development program of the College. Our students have a proud tradition of supporting the wider community through participating in doorknock appeals, fundraising and volunteering to help local welfare agencies. Students also have the opportunity to be involved in the Edmund Rice Camp Program which aims to offer assistance to marginalised children in our local area.

Overall, St Brendan's College is a community which strives to develop a sense of faith and maturity in our students. We hope that through sharing our lives together and challenging students to grow, the young men of the College will enter adult life with a determination to make a difference to our world.