Catholic Education Week Mass
Main celebrant: Archbishop Cushley Gillis Centre, Edinburgh 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB
The Scottish Catholic Education Service (SCES) was established in August 2003 by the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland to establish and implement national policy on all educational matters on behalf of the Roman Catholic Bishops of Scotland.
While the Bishop of each Diocese is responsible for setting education policy to suit the needs of the Catholic community within the local diocesan context, there are broad issues of national significance on which all the Dioceses agree general policy principles, as advised by SCES. We work within the parameters of these national issues to offer support to schools, parishes and Dioceses.
SCES is committed to exemplify Christian life-affirming values and to show respect for the dignity of each person, gifted with life worthy of development from creation into eternity. We strive to find common ground with all parties who are committed to this vision of Education for Life.
Main celebrant: Archbishop Cushley Gillis Centre, Edinburgh 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB
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To find details of CLPL Events for 2016-17 use the “Professional Learning” link above.
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Title CHAS Annual Conference Theme Networking and Nurturing Catholic Leaders
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Target group: Teachers who are involved with PFFA Aims: To offer support and share good practice, in relation to assessment Presenter: Claire O’Neill Provider Diocese of Motherwell Venue: Motherwell Diocesan […]
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Target group: ALL Primary 7 teachers or a representative from each school Aims: Session 3 will support teachers to prepare for liturgy of the Sacrament of Confirmation Presenter: Rana Keane Provider Diocese […]
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Target group: ALL Primary 7 teachers or a representative from each school Aims: Session 3 will support teachers to prepare for liturgy of the Sacrament of Confirmation Presenter: Rana Keane Provider Diocese […]
Seminar given by Michael McGrath (SCES Director) Provider St Andrew’s Foundation for Catholic Teacher Education Venue: University of Glasgow St Andrew’s Building, Ogilvie Room, 11 Eldon Street Glasgow Date & Time: […]
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Target group: Catholic Secondary non-specialist R.E. Teachers Aims To explore a key theme underpinning This Is Our Faith – Senior Phase Presenter Rev. Fr. Joe Lappin Provider Diocesan R.E. Advisers […]
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The 2016 Gonzaga Lectures, organised by St Aloysius’ College, reflect the theme ‘Celebrating the Year of Mercy’. On Friday 26th February Lord David Alton will lecture on: The Mercy Factory: […]
Target group: SLC teachers preparing children for Sacrament of Confirmation Aims: To provide support and advice for teachers preparing children for Sarament of Confirmation for first time Presenter: Claire O’Neill […]
Target group: Teachers & PTs Religious Education Aims: To consider transition issues between primary & secondary schools, from Broad General Education to the Senior Phase Presenter: Barbara Coupar Provider Diocese […]
Target group: Teachers NEW to Primary 4 Aims: Session 2 will support teachers NEW to Primary 4 to prepare children for the Sacrament of the Eucharist Presenter: Rana Keane Provider Diocese […]
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A time of prayer and reflection for teachers on the season of Lenten preparation for the celebration of Easter. St Andrew’s Cathedral, Clyde Street Gasgow G1 4JY Wednesday 17th February […]
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Target group: Secondary Teachers Aims: To explore ways in which Catholic schools facilitate young people in grasping the truths of faith, growing in love of God and neighbour and becoming […]
URGERT NOTICE: Due to severe weather conditions, this Mass has been cancelled.
Target group: Teachers NEW to Primary 7 Aims: To continue to develop an understanding of new Diocesan guidelines for celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation Presenter: Rana Keane Provider Diocese of Paisley […]
Target group: Teachers NEW to Primary 4 Aims: Session 2 will support teachers NEW to Primary 4 to prepare children for the Sacrament of the Eucharist Presenter: Rana Keane Provider Diocese […]
Bishop Joseph Toal of the Diocese of Motherwell invites teachers, students, parents and anyone involved in education to the celebration of Mass in Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral on Wednesday […]
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Target group: SLC teachers preparing children for Sacrament of Eucharist Aims: To provide support and advice for teachers preparing children for Sarament of Eucharistfor first time Presenter: Claire O’Neill Provider […]
Target group: Teachers of Primary classes 5, 6 & 7 Aims: To consider the teaching of Pope Francis in this Extraordinary Year of Mercy and to identify its impact on approaches to the Sacrament […]
Target group: Diocese of Motherwell PTs Religious Education Aims: To review a range of relevant issues Presenter: Barbara Coupar Provider Diocese of Motherwell Venue: Motherwell Diocesan Centre Date: 19th January […]
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Target group: Teachers of Primary classes 5, 6 & 7 Aims: To consider the teaching of Pope Francis in this Extraordinary Year of Mercy and to identify its impact on approaches to the Sacrament […]
Target group: PTs of Religious Education in Archdicoese of Glasgow Aims: To provide support and advice for PTs R.E. Presenter: R.E. Department Team Provider Archdiocese of Glasgow Venue: Our Lady […]
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Target group: Primary & Secondary teachers Aims: To present the central beliefs of Catholicisim, as found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church and other sources Presenter: Fr Joseph Lappin […]
Target group: All who are recent appointments as Head Teachers in Catholic schools Aims: To explore issues of particular interest to Catholic Head Teachers Presenter: Archbishop Tartaglia, Michael McGrath, various contributors Provider SCES […]
A time of prayer and reflection for teachers on the season of Advent in preparation for the celebration of Our Lord’s Birth. St Andrew’s Cathedral, Clyde Street Gasgow G1 4JY […]
Target group: Primary 5 NQTs and teachers who have changed stages Aims: To explore units and resources in P5 Presenter: Claire O’Neill Provider Diocese of Motherwell Venue: to be confirmed […]
Catholic Education and Culture: Challenges and Opportunities a lecture by Francis Campbell, Principal, St.Mary’s University, London on Thursday 3rd December 2015 at 5pm in Sir Charles Wilson Lecture Theatre, University Avenue, […]
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Target group: SLC teachers preparing children for Sarament of Reconciliation Aims: To provide support and advice for teachers preparing children for Sarament of Reconciliation for first time Presenter: Claire O’Neill Provider Diocese […]
Target group: Teachers NEW to Primary 6 & 7 Aims: To share the vision of God’s Loving Plan with a focus on P6 & 7; to support planning of learning & teaching; […]
Target group: Teachers NEW to Primary 6 & 7 Aims: To share the vision of God’s Loving Plan with a focus on P6 & 7; to support planning of learning & teaching; […]
Target group: All interested Aims: To explore dimensions of Masters Level Teacher Education Presenter: Dr Robert Doherty (UoG School of Education) Provider St Andrew’s Foundation for Catholic Teacher Education Venue: University […]
Target group: Teachers who are involved with PFFA Aims: To offer support and share good practice Presenter: Claire O’Neill Provider Diocese of Motherwell Venue: Motherwell Diocesan Centre Date: 18th November […]
Target group: Teachers in cluster groups of Primary schools of Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh Aims: To explore the teaching of specific Gospels used in different stages of This Is Our […]
Target group: Teachers & PTs Religious Education Aims: To explore units and resources created by school colleagues to support the core learning of R.E. at the Senior Phase Presenter: Barbara […]
Target group: Primary 7 Teachers Aims: To explore units and resources in P7 Planner Presenter: Claire O’Neill Provider Diocese of Motherwell Venue: Motherwell Diocesan Centre Date: 11th November 2015 Cost: […]
Target group: Primary & Secondary teachers Aims: To present the central beliefs of Catholicisim, as found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church and other sources Presenter: Fr Joseph Lappin […]
Target group: Newly-appointed Senior Staff in Primary schools Aims: To share the vision of God’s Loving Plan within the context of Church teaching and school curriculum guidelines; to support staff in developing […]
Target group: All interested in Christian Mission Aims: To proclaim an understanding of Mission in Christian life Presenter: various Provider Missio Scotland Venue: Conforti Centre, Coatbridge ML5 4JS Date & Time: […]
Target group: Primary 6 Teachers Aims: To explore units and resources in P6 Planner Presenter: Claire O’Neill Provider Diocese of Motherwell Venue: Motherwell Diocesan Centre Date: 5th November 2015 Cost: […]
Secondary Head Teachers, Heads of R.E. Departments and Diocesan R.E. staff are invited to the Launch of This Is Our Faith – Senior Phase in the Emirates Arena Glasgow on […]
Target group: Primary and Secondary Teachers Aims: To explore the main themes of Catholic Education, as found in GE and to consider their impact on Catholic education in Scotland Presenter: […]
Target group: Teachers NEW to Primary 4 Aims: To support teachers NEW to Primary 4 to prepare children for celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation Presenter: Rana Keane Provider Diocese of Paisley Venue: All […]
Target group: Teachers NEW to Primary 4 Aims: To support teachers NEW to Primary 4 to prepare children for celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation Presenter: Rana Keane Provider Diocese of Paisley Venue: Diocesan […]
Target group: Primary 4 NQTs and teachers who have changed stages Aims: To explore units and resources in P4 Presenter: Claire O’Neill Provider Diocese of Motherwell Venue: to be confirmed […]
Target group: Primary 4 Teachers Aims: To explore units and resources in P4 Planner Presenter: Claire O’Neill Provider Diocese of Motherwell Venue: Motherwell Diocesan Centre Date: 21st October 2015 Cost: […]
Target group: Primary 5 Teachers Aims: To explore units and resources in P5 Planner Presenter: Claire O’Neill Provider Diocese of Motherwell Venue: Motherwell Diocesan Centre Date: 28th October 2015 Cost: […]
Target group: Primary & Secondary teachers Aims: To present the central beliefs of Catholicisim, as found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church and other sources Presenter: Fr Joseph Lappin […]
Target group: Primary 3 NQTs and teachers who have changed stages Aims: To explore units and resources in P3 Presenter: Claire O’Neill Provider Diocese of Motherwell Venue: to be confirmed […]
Target group: Catholic Secondary non-specialist R.E. Teachers Aims To explore a key theme underpining This Is Our Faith – Senior Phase Presenter To be confirmed Provider Diocesan R.E. Advisers Venue: […]
Target group: Teachers NEW to Primary 7 Aims: To introduce Diocesan guidelines for celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation Presenter: Rana Keane Provider Diocese of Paisley Venue: All Saints Primary School, Greenock […]
Target group: Secondary Teachers of R.E. teaching Called to Love for the first time or wishing a refresher Aims: To explore the Called to Love programme and resources Presenter: Natalie […]
Target group: Teachers NEW to Primary 7 Aims: To introduce Diocesan guidelines for celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation Presenter: Rana Keane Provider Diocese of Paisley Venue: Diocesan Centre Paisley Date & […]
Target group: Primary 2 NQTs and teachers who have changed stages Aims: To explore units and resources in P2 Presenter: Claire O’Neill Provider Diocese of Motherwell Venue: to be confirmed […]
Target group: Primary 3 Teachers Aims: To explore units and resources in P3 Planner Presenter: Claire O’Neill Provider Diocese of Motherwell Venue: Motherwell Diocesan Centre Date: 30th September 2015 Cost: […]
Target group: Chaplaincy Teams & staff responsible for school liturgy Aims: To consider the nature of Holy Mass and to share good practice on its organisation within a school setting […]
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Target group: Diocese of Motherwell PTs Religious Education Aims: To review a range of relevant issues Presenter: Barbara Coupar Provider Diocese of Motherwell Venue: Motherwell Diocesan Centre Date: 24th September […]
Target group: Primary 1 NQTs and teachers who have changed stages Aims: To explore units and resources in P1 Presenter: Claire O’Neill Provider Diocese of Motherwell Venue: to be confirmed […]
Target group: Primary 2 Teachers Aims: To explore units and resources in P2 Planner Presenter: Claire O’Neill Provider Diocese of Motherwell Venue: Motherwell Diocesan Centre Date: 23rd September 2015 Cost: […]
Target group: PTs of Religious Education in Archdicoese of Glasgow Aims: To provide support and advice for PTs R.E. Presenter: R.E. Department Team Provider Archdiocese of Glasgow Venue: Our Lady […]
Target group: Primary 1 Teachers Aims: To explore units and resources in P1 Planner Presenter: Claire O’Neill Provider Diocese of Motherwell Venue: Motherwell Diocesan Centre Date: 16th September 2015 Cost: […]
Target group: NQT teachers in Catholic schools Aims: To provide an induction for NQTs on the vocation of teaching in a Catholic school Presenter: R.E. Department Team Provider Archdiocese of […]
Target group: Teachers who are new to PFFA Aims: To offer support and share good practice Presenter: Claire O’Neill Provider Diocese of Motherwell Venue: Motherwell Diocesan Centre Date: 15th September […]
Target group: Primary & Secondary teachers Aims: To present the central beliefs of Catholicisim, as found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church and other sources Presenter: Fr Joseph Lappin […]
Target group: NQTs and teachers new or returning to Catholic schools Aims: To support teachers in implementing God’s Loving Plan effectively in their classrooms Presenter: Rana Keane Provider Diocese of Paisley Venue: […]
Target group: Depute Head Teachers in Catholic secondary schools Aims: To support and affirm Depute Head Teachers in their work Presenter: Fr John Sweeney Provider CHAS Venue: Conforti Centre, Coatbridge ML5 4JS […]
Target group: NQT teachers and those appointed to a Catholic school for first time Aims: To provide support and advice for NQTs on teaching in a Catholic school Presenter: R.E. […]
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Target group: NQTs and teachers new or returning to Catholic schools Aims: To support teachers in implementing God’s Loving Plan effectively in their classrooms Presenter: Rana Keane Provider Diocese of Paisley Venue: […]
Target group: Meeting of Caritas Award Co-ordinators Aims: To review arrangements for session 2015-16 and to distribute resources Presenter Michael McGrath & Barbara Coupar Provider SCES Venue: Conforti Institute, Calder […]
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Target group: NQTs Aims: To support NQTs in implementing This Is Our Faith effectively in their classrooms Presenter: Rana Keane Provider Diocese of Paisley Venue: Diocesan Cente Paisley Date & […]
Target group: Teachers in cluster groups of Primary schools of Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh Aims: To explore Church teaching on Marriage in the year of the Synod on Marriage and […]
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