Issued by the Catholic Center for Studies and Media - Jordan. Editor-in-chief Fr. Rif'at Bader - موقع أبونا abouna.org
On November 15, 2025,Terra Sancta College in Amman held a ceremony to honor its excelling students. This annual ceremony was held under the patronage of Custos of the Holy Land Fr. Francesco Ilpo and Terra Sancta College Director Fr. Rashid Mustarih, in the presence of Apostolic Nuncio to Jordan Bishop Giovanni Pietro Dal Toso. In attendance were a number of priests, guests, relatives of students, as well as members of the administrative and academic staff.
At the outset of the ceremony, the school choir sang the college anthem and hymn, "Lord, use me for your peace," expressing their love for their college and praying for peace in Jordan and the world. This was followed by addresses delivered by two honored students in both Arabic and English, where they reflected on their academic years at Terra Sancta College and expressed their gratitude to all those who supported them and contributed to their excellence in their studies.
Then, School Director Fr. Mustarih delivered an addressed during which he expressed pride in the excelling students. He noted the college's mission and motto is "Peace and Goodness", highlighting its role in nurturing its students to be messengers of peace and ambassadors of goodwill in their communities. He also wished them a bright future filled with achievements.
At the end of the ceremony, gifts and certificates were presented to the excelling students, while the college director presented a gift to the patron of the ceremony reflecting St. Francis' blessing. Later, the students performed national dances which was followed by exchanges of well-wishes.