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This course will explore the nature and purpose of Catholic religious education, as well as providing an overview of sections 1-3 of This is our Faith. Support and advice for classroom implementation will be offered and staff will have the opportunity to explore the core learning specific to their stage while working with colleagues to plan approaches and develop ideas for classroom practice. This course is suitable for anyone new to teaching RERC, as well as those wishing to be refreshed in their use of the This is Our Faith.

This day course explores the unique vocation of the Catholic teacher, the implementation of TIOF across the curriculum as well as suggesting resources for classroom practice, opportunities for further personal/professional development, and the chance to dialogue with colleagues.

Brother Guy J. Consolmagno, SJ, an American research astronomer, Jesuit religious brother, and Director of the Vatican Observatory, and President of the Vatican Observatory Foundation will join staff and senior pupils for an exploration of the questions surrounding the compatibility of science and faith. Pupils will hear a key note speech from Br Guy and have the opportunity to work in groups to deepen their knowledge on this topic.

Support and advice for SLC teachers who are preparing children for Confirmation for the first time or as a refresher.

This session looks at the Charter for Catholic Schools in Scotland as a working document in relation to the self-evaluation tool: Developing in Faith. This will typically include input on these two documents, the vision of Christian education that underpins them both as well as collegiate discussion and practical application of Developing in Faith. This session is suitable for staff at middle leadership level or Head Teachers.

Colleagues who are part of liturgy groups or chaplaincy teams are invited to bring ideas, suggestions and whole school resources which will be shared with schools across the diocese via the website and social media.

Second meeting of the session for Primary RE Coordinators for the Diocese of Motherwell

Friday 8^th November 2019

Support and advice for NLC teachers who are preparing children for Confirmation for the first time or as a refresher.

Mindfulness is described as ‘Awareness of ourselves and the world around us’, it is a theory that is being shared in many schools as an alternative to spirituality and religion. In this input we will explore how Mindfulness can be limited in its effect, and how a Catholic understanding of this desire ‘to be aware of self and others’ can be explored through prayer, contemplation and study.

Third of 3 sessions intended for teachers who already hold or are currently working towards a Catholic Teaching Certificate and wish to apply to teach in a Catholic school either for the first time or after a break. All three sessions must be attended to receive a certificate of attendance.