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Edmund Rice Society

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS' COLLEGERef: https://www.cbc.org.za/high-school/edmund-rice-society/

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The Edmund Rice Society at Christian Brothers' College Boksburg, founded in 1985, is a student-led spiritual and service-oriented movement that promotes faith, charity, and social justice. It engages students and the wider community in activities such as food and clothing drives, visits to children’s homes and elderly care facilities, and support for families in distress through mentoring and counselling. The society emphasizes personal relationships with Jesus, empathy, respect, and advocacy, with members committing through a formal ceremony after preparation including retreats and meetings. The society operates under the College's broader mission of service and community impact.

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seasonal gift initiativeNot applicable

Easter Egg Drive

The Edmund Rice Society organizes an Easter Egg drive to bring joy to children who do not have access to gifts during the holiday season.

Who it is for
children in need within the community
How to act on it
Donate Easter eggs through the school’s collection system during the drive period
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Our Easter Egg drive collection is also a highlight and brings a smile to many children who simply do not have.
community donation driveOngoing

Weekly Non-Perishable Food Collection

The Edmund Rice Society collects non-perishable food weekly to support homeless individuals and families in need. These donations are used to provide meals and relief to those facing food insecurity.

Who it is for
students, staff, and members of the school community
How to act on it
Bring non-perishable food items to the designated collection point on a weekly basis
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Non-perishable food collections take place on a weekly basis and are used by the ERS to provide food for the homeless.
student membership opportunityOngoing

Join the Edmund Rice Society

Students and past members of the society can join through a formal commitment ceremony after completing a preparation period involving retreats and regular meetings. The society promotes spiritual growth, service, and social justice.

Who it is for
students at Christian Brothers' College Boksburg and past members of the Edmund Rice Society
How to act on it
Attend required meetings and participate in a retreat, then take part in the commitment ceremony
Show the line this came from
The society is open to the school community and past members of the society. A commitment ceremony is held for new members, during which a commitment is made to the ERS. Prior to this ceremony, a period of preparation is held, usually, in the form of a retreat and members are required to attend a required number of meetings.
seasonal donation campaignNot applicable

Winter Blanket, Food, and Clothing Drives

Each winter, the Edmund Rice Society runs drives to collect blankets, food, and clothing for families who are homeless or destitute, offering tangible support during colder months.

Who it is for
students, staff, parents, and members of the wider community
How to act on it
Donate blankets, food, and clothing during the winter season through the school’s designated collection points
Show the line this came from
Every winter the ERS run blanket, food, and clothing drives which go a long way towards assisting families in the community who are homeless or destitute.

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Reference

https://www.cbc.org.za/high-school/edmund-rice-society/

Key Takeaways

  • 1985
  • Christian Brothers' College Boksburg
  • Edmund Rice Society
  • service and community
  • commitment ceremony
  • retreat
  • weekly food collections
  • winter blanket and clothing drives
  • Easter Egg drive
  • social justice
  • mentoring system
  • counselling
  • House and Tutor System
  • Edmund Rice Society
  • Christian Brothers' College Boksburg
  • Konig Road Boksburg
  • CBC Boksburg