Mission & Religious Education News
Armidale Catholic Schools
HSC Studies of Religion Professional Learning Day
A symposium on promising practice for Stage 6 SOR teachers will be held at ACS on November 18th. This will be a workshop where we will cover topics such as classroom practice, resources, assessment and exam preparation. It will be an informal set up where there will be lots of opportunity to share. At this stage we have Nicole Denniss from the Parramatta Diocese to provide input into the day. Please register HERE
Cornerstones
Term 4 date is Wednesday, 4 November 2026
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.
Cornerstones Graduation:
For those finishing this year with 8 units we will have a graduating ceremony in Armidale on December 2. Potential graduates will be notified personally.
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. The term 4 date is 30th October
You can register with the Principal's approval HERE
World Mission Month- Catholic Mission
For one hundred years, people in parish and school communities across Australia and around the world have joined together in prayer and generosity to ensure the Church can carry Christ's love to those who need it most. You are part of that long and faithful line.
Watch Pope Leo XIV's message for this centenary year here!
Resources to support the work of World Mission Month that move us towards a lived faith can be found here on the Catholic Mission Website. Events like Socktober and student and staff formation can also be found on this website.
Eucharistic Congress 2028 Dates
The dates for the 54th International Eucharistic Congress ("Eucharist28") have now been confirmed. Eucharist28 will be held in Sydney from 24 September to 1 October 2028. To learn more about Eucharist28, visit eucharist28.org.
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.
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.
The Angelus Debunked
Do Catholics worship Mary?
The simple answer is No, Catholics do not worship Mary.
Catholics worship God alone (the Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit). However, Catholics honour Mary in a special way, higher than any other saint. This is called veneration (dulia), with Mary receiving the highest form, hyperdulia.
Why the Special Honour?
- She is Mother of Jesus, the Word Made Flesh (John 1:14).
- The perfect model of faith and discipleship, "full of grace" (Luke 1:28) by God's gift, including her sinless life.
- All her holiness comes from God, we honour her role in salvation.
