Mission & Religious Education News

MISSION SHORT COURSE BBI and Catholic Mission Introduction to Mission 2024

BBI/ Taite have an exciting new online Introduction to Missions course. Please have a look at the  flyer 

New Staff Induction Day

New staff induction into the diocese is required as part of the diocesan policy regarding accreditation to work, teach and lead in schools. They are great days in their own right to learn about our catholic identity in the Armidale Diocese, share stories and meet new people. The next induction day is on August 2 and there is further opportunity on November 15. A google form will be available soon to express interest in these days.

Cornerstones

Cornerstone participants have been working hard on their current module on Sacraments. Dates for Cornerstones in Term 3 are August 1 and August 15.

BBI Courses

BBI/ Taite offer post graduate study options in theology and religious education at all levels ranging from Graduate Certificate to Masters level. Armidale Catholic Schools offers attractive subsidies in these courses. Please check out the flyer

Retreat Week

Please save the dates for retreat week. Retreat week are 4 stand alone retreats offered to all staff across the diocese by the Lasallian Mission team. These retreats are fully subsidised by Armidale Catholic Schools. Not only are they wonderful opportunities for faith formation and reflection, they also serve as currency toward accreditation in the diocese. The dates for allstaff are the 26th, 27th and 28th of August. APs and RECs are on the 29th of August. A google form regarding these opportunities will be available soon.

FAQ's - What’s that little light?

Christ is the light of the world! The little red you see glowing on the sanctuary near the tabernacle indicates the presence of Christ in the form of the eucharistic bread. We acknowledge this presence when we genuflect (kneel on one knee). In our Christian tradition, genuflection is an act of adoration of Christ as Lord. 

Upcoming Important Church Calendar Days

June:

Thu 27    Saint Cyril of Alexandria

Fri 28      Saint Irenaeus, Bishop

Sat 29     SAINTS PETER AND PAUL

July: 

Wed 3     SAINT THOMAS

Thu 4      Saint Elizabeth of Portugal 

Fri 5         Saint Antony Mary Zaccaria

Sat 6         Saint Maria Goretti

Tue 9         Saint Augustine Zhao Rong and his Companions

Thu 11      Saint Benedict

Sat 13       Saint Henry

Mon 15     Saint Bonaventure

Tue 16      Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Sat 20       Saint Apollinaris

Mon 22    SAINT MARY MAGDALEN

Tue 23      Saint Bridget of Sweden

Wed 24     Saint Charbel Makhlouf

Thu 25       SAINT JAMES

Fri 26         Saint Joachim and Saint Anne, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary 

Mon 29     Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus 

Tue 30       Saint Peter Chrysologus

Wed 31      Saint Ignatius Loyola, Priest