Religious Education
Michelle Hinds
'This is my Son, the Chosen One. Listen to Him.'
Luke 9:28-36
Parish Bulletin
Professional Learning in Religious Education
Last Friday, the staff engaged in professional learning for Religious Education. The emphasis was upon dialogue and student voice. Without dialogue we cannot learn from one another nor do we allow the opportunity for our students to authentically have a voice. Through dialogue, many questions and wonderings arise.
A quote from Elie Wiesel that was used on the day resonates many truths. I would like to share it with you:
"In the word ‘question’, there is the beautiful word ‘quest’. I love that word. We are all partners in the quest. The essential questions have no answers. You are my question and I am yours – and then there is dialogue. The moment we have answers, there is no dialogue. Questions unite people. Answers divide them."
Elie Wiesel
In this weekend's Scripture, we are asked to listen to Jesus, the Chosen One, so that we may learn and not be afraid. During this Lenten Season, we may have many questions and wonderings. What a great opportunity to discover possibilities through dialogue with one another.
Do we take the time to dialogue with one another?
Do we take the time to listen?
Do we take the time to ponder?
Do we allow ourselves to dialogue with our God?
I encourage you to dialogue with your children, your spouse, your family, your God so that the discourse brings us closer during this special time of year.
Be nurtured and grow.
Michelle Hinds
Religious Education Leader