Mission & Religious Education News

New Staff Induction Days

New Staff are required to attend a diocesan RE Induction Day at the CSO in Armidale. There are a number of new staff across the diocese and as a result a choice of 3 days is offered. Please liaise with your Principal for the most suitable date and fill out THIS REGISTRATION.

Catholic Schools Week Mass

Catholic Schools Week Mass is at the Saints Mary and Joseph Cathedral on May 25 at 11.00am. Schools are encouraged to send a representation. There is a light lunch afterward and the Spirit of Catholic Education Award ceremony is at 1.15pm. There will be a google form to follow.

REC Meeting

The first opportunity of the year for RECs to meet and Network is on Friday May 26 at the CSO in Armidale. It will conclude by 2.00pm to give those on the road time to get home. Liaise with your principal but feel free to bring a plus one from staff who may like to see the work of RECs and witness the great network we have in the diocese. Please fill in the registration form here.

Registration Closes 12th May 2023

Cornerstones

Having received really positive feedback regarding the first Cornerstones session on prayer it is with great anticipation that session II on Catholic Social Teaching is imminent. If you are participating in the program, please fill in the following registration form for your choice of dates from May 11 and June 8.

Studies of Religion Professional Learning

KLA Network Day Secondary SOR/SICT

Date: 12th May 2023

Venue: Catholic Schools Office, Armidale

Registration closes: 3rd May 2023

Registration Link

Helen Smith (SOR specialist consultant) will facilitate a series of zoom session P.L’s.

2nd May - 3.30pm - 4.30pm

Islam

Zoom

https://armcatholic.zoom.us/j/64938293655

18th July - 3.30pm - 4.30pm

Christianity

Zoom -

https://armcatholic.zoom.us/j/64021845233

Year 6 RE Test

The practice test window for 2023 will be from 9 am Wednesday 26th April to 3 pm Friday 5th May. Schools can choose the best time and day for their students to undertake the test. An email containing the 2023 Year 6 RE Practice Test Links and Instructions was sent to all RECs on Thursday April 20th.

2023 Year 6 RE Test

The 2023 Year 6 RE Test will be conducted on Wednesday 14th June with the catch-up day on Thursday 15th June.

Australian Catholics

Our diocese subscribes to Australian Catholics which is an excellent resource for religious education and faith formation. Many staff across the diocese use the temporary log in that was set up before the subscription was finalised but it is best to have your own log in to take advantages of all that the site has to offer

Any staff member can set up their own personal login here: https://www.australiancatholics.com.au/registration

NCEC Faith Formation and Religious Education Website Resources

A free online session that will work through the resources available on the NCEC website in the areas of faith formation and religious education. The session is designed for all those in Catholic education who work in the areas of formation and religious education.

Tuesday 9th May 4pm to 4:45pm