The Catholic Weekly 15 November 2020

catholicweekly.com.au 4 15, November, 2020 GO MAKE DISCIPLES catholicsuper.com.au We’re here to help you Liberal Arts on the rise in Australia’s unis DESPITE THE sharp decline of the mainstream humani- ties departments in Australian universities as outposts of var- ious ideologies and political correctness, study of the Lib- eral Arts in the Western Tradi- tion is experiencing a slow but vibrant flourishing. The Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation, a pro- gramof Liberal Arts education at partnered tertiary institu- tions is helping Australians rediscover the rich tradition of the arts with needed financial incentives. Ramsay Programs at the three respective partner in- stitutions – the University of Wollongong, Australian Catholic University and the University of Queensland – are to form a community of scholars teaching the most exciting texts - from Homer to Walcott, Plato toWittgenstein, Aquinas to Ratzinger. At Australian Catholic Uni- versity there are approximate- ly 30 scholarships available via the Ramsay Centre worth up to $30,000 a year for recip- ients. “Through the generous support of the Ramsay Cen- tre for Western Civilisation, students will be offered an outstanding opportunity,”said ACU Professor Elizabeth Lab- one, Executive Dean of Edu- cation and Arts. “Scholarship students will also be offered sponsored overseas travel. The program will be taught in a new pur- pose-built space on our North Sydney campus.” For other students look- ing for a small-campus ex- perience to the Liberal Arts, Campion College Australia in Western Sydney – Australia’s first and oldest Liberal Arts tertiary institute – is also offer- ing a variety of scholarships ranging from $2,000 - $10,000 per annum for students who apply, including support for regional and rural students. A boutique tertiary institu- tion, Campion College has the highest student satisfaction rating for a tertiary institution in Australia. “We understand the neces- sity of cultivating a communi- ty of learning where scholars – both students and academics – grow in wisdom together,” said Campion President Paul Morrissey. “I have been really encour- aged by the growth of interest in the Liberal Arts in the last few years.” “A Liberal Arts education is an education in wisdom, cultivating an integrated ap- proach to the way we see and understand the world.” For information about Ramsay Scholarships visit www.ramsaycentre.org/ scholarships-courses/un- dergraduate-scholarships ApplicationDeadlines for ACU endon16November. To apply for scholarships at Campion College visit: www.campion. edu.au/scholarships/ The School of Athens by Raphael, circa 1509-11. PHOTO: PIXABAY the usual Y-Factor favourites will be packed into the two days, Elizabeth said. “We have changed games to be COVID-safe and we will have ‘COVID marshall’ over the weekend. We will also have a risk assessment andwe will be monitoring the situa- Big weekend for youth SYDNEY CATHOLIC young people are invited to expe- rience the talks, games and activities of the popular Syd- ney Catholic Youth Y-Factor weekend which will run over the weekend of 21-22 No- vember at St Luke’s Parish in Revesby. The weekend not only of- fers young people the chance to experience and deepen their faith but to meet and get to know other young people from around Sydney. Plenty of fun-filled activi- ties will be interspersed with talks, small group activities and opportunities for prayer. The gathering will help young Catholics also unwind from the annus horribilis that is 2020 to come together in friendship and prayer. “COVID cancelled our plans in April but instead of waiting until 2021 we are running Y-Factor now,” said Sydney Catholic Youth’s Eliz- abeth Pasion. “We want to run this be- cause we know that for young people it’s been really hard for them this year and want to provide a space before the end of the year to grow in their faith as well as spend precious time with other young people in a community environment. It will be a good opportunity for young people to meet up as it has become rare.” Instead of the traditional four-day camp, 2020 Y-Factor will run for only two days. All tion over the next few weeks. “But we are still sure this ex- perience will be powerful for young people who attend and will be an opportunity to dis- cover their faith, particularly after a difficult year.” Y-Factor has not only dou- bled in numbers in recent years but has become a key event for young people to help them experience the reality of the Church and its faith. Many of those who have attended have described it as a transformational experi- ence which motivated them to deepen their faith. Many have gone on to be- come leaders of the annual fixture or in the communi- ty, including youth groups and universities. Numerous friendships have been created as a result as well. Elizabeth urged young Catholics not to miss out. “Register fast!” she said. For more details and for par- ents to register visit www. trybooking.com/BLPVM Y-Factor in 2019. This year the Archdiocese’s Sydney Catholic Youth office is hoping to provide outlets for enjoyment during the COVID-19 pandemic PHOTO: SYDNEY CATHOLIC YOUTH In brief Christ the King THE ARCHDIOCESE of Sydney is encouraging the faithful on the Solem- nity of Christ the King, 22 November, to prepare for a return to the regular at- tendance of Mass. Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP will make a special video announce- ment on the Solemnity with emphasis on the physical presence of Christ in the Eucharist; something which can never be recreated via digital streaming. The Archdiocese will provide dedicated prayer and liturgy resources to parishes for the Solem- nity.  The Feast of Christ the King was established in 1925 by Pope Pius XI in response to virulent sec- ularism and nationalism- a problem still at large in the 21st Century. Special prayer cards for individuals as well as resources for an en- thronement prayer ded- icating Christ as King of the Family for Catholic households are available at www.sydneycatholic.org ¾ ¾ David Ryan We want to run this because we know that for young people it’s been really hard for them this year and want to provide a space before the end of the year to grow in their faith.” Elizabeth Pasion ¾ ¾ David Ryan