Mission & Religious Education News
Retreat Week
This year, retreat week is in week 5 term 3. Not only are these retreats a fantastic faith formation opportunity, but they contribute a significant amount of hours to your RE accreditation. These retreats will be held at the Armidale Catholic Schools Office.
WHEN: 9am - 3pm
18/8 All Diocesan Staff
19/8 All Diocesan Staff
20/8 RECs/APs/LoPs
WHERE: Angela Merici Room, ACS
Register HERE
Registration closes 3rd August.
100% Subsidy for Postgraduate Study in Theology or RE
ACS will now fully subsidise units approved for post graduate study in theology or RE! Contact your principal, REC, or the ACS Mission Team for more information.
Cornerstones
Please complete the form HERE to register for Cornerstones through BBI-TAITE.
The Term 3 date is 12th August.
As this is a BBI-TAITE course not an ACS course, if you have any problems with the Zoom classes or the Blackboard site, please contact BBI directly.
REC Cluster Google Meet
Please see the meeting links here and in the REC newsletter
Tablelands Cluster Meeting 9am
REC Meeting
September 17 and 18 REGISTER HERE
SAVE THE DATE
REC Development Days with Catherine Jackson, November 10 and 11
World Youth Day
ACS plans to take a delegation of young staff between 18 and 35 years of age on pilgrimage to World Youth Day Seoul 2027. This is open to all staff within the age range, not exclusively teaching staff.
Please fill out this SHORT FORM to register your interest.
This form is an expression of interest only and not a confirmation of your attendance.
New Staff Induction
All new staff to the diocese under the accreditation to work, teach and lead are required to attend an induction day in Armidale. There are multiple dates to choose from which enables schools to spread the load and to give opportunities to staff that start throughout the year. The dates for induction days are
Term 3 - 28th August
Term 4 - 30th October
You can register with the Principal's approval HERE
Angelus Fun Fact!
The Angelus started with as a simple idea in from St Bonaventure the Middle Ages.
By the 12th century, it became a popular custom to say the Hail Mary three times in a row. St. Bonaventure had an idea in 1269. He told his fellow brothers (called the Friars Minor) to say these three Hail Marys every evening right before bed. He also asked them to always ring a bell first. That way, the brothers and everyone else nearby would know it was time to stop and remember the mystery of God becoming human.
This simple evening prayer routine would become the Angelus.
