Special Character

Welcome by Parish Priest

Names are important; they tell us something about who we are, to which family we belong and something of our story.

There is something unique and special to be called St Michael’s. St Michael is an Arch-angel and his name means “He who is like God.” Our Catholic tradition teaches us that when a saint or angel gives their name to us or a place, we enter into a special friendship relationship with them.

St Michael minds, cares and protects all those who come to his parish and school, which bear his name.

Under his guidance we come to know, love and serve Christ who is the reason for our school; through Christ all things were made and so every aspect of knowledge mirrors something of the Beauty, Goodness and Truth of God.

Through our participation in the life of our parish and school we learn to be disciples of Jesus, who are to make disciples for Jesus.

Father Tony Dunn | Parish Priest

Our Parish

Parish Contact Details

Father Tony Dunn	frtonydunn@gmail.com
Deacon Mark Rivalland	mr.rivec@gmail.com
Office Manager	Fiona Twomey
Parish Co-ordinator	Fran Carn
Parish Office Hours	Mon \| Wed \| Fri 9am - 2pm and Tues \| Thurs 9.30am - 3.30pm
Parish Office Contact Details	Phone (09) 520 1226
Email	office@remueracatholic.org.nz
Website	remueracatholic.org.nz

Special Character

The Special Character of a Catholic School is defined in the Integration Agreement as follows:

“The school is a Roman Catholic School in which the whole school community, through the general school programme and in its religious instructions and observances, exercises the right to live and teach the values of Jesus Christ.”

These values are as expressed in the Scriptures and in the practices, worship and doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church, as determined from time to time by the Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese. By fostering these ideals, a Christian Living Community will be developed.

The heart of a Catholic School and the reason for its existence is its Special Character. It permeates the social and academic learning environment so that we develop as a faith community of love and compassion in an environment of Christian values.