The Archdiocese of Glasgow R.E. Coordinators Meeting Welcome – delighted to be working with you all and thank you for taking up this important role for your school.

Overview The Catholic School Role of Coordinator How can we support you? Recent Developments Advent Planning Resources and Upcoming events In todays session we will

What does an excellent Catholic School Like What does an excellent Catholic School Like? By the time a child has completed Catholic Education they should have…?

The Catholic School “the special character of the Catholic school, the underlying reason for it … is precisely the quality of the religious instruction integrated into the education of the pupils.” (Circular Letter to the Presidents of Bishops’ Conferences on Religious Education in Schools)

 Evangelisation is, therefore, the mission of the Church; that is she must proclaim the good news of salvation to all, generate new creatures in Christ through Baptism, and train them to live knowingly as children of God. The Catholic school forms part of the saving mission of the Church, especially for education in the faith… It is precisely in the Gospel of Christ, taking root in the minds and lives of the faithful, that the Catholic school finds its definition. The Catholic School, The Sacred Congregation for Catholic Education

By their witness and their behaviour teachers are of the first importance to impart a distinctive character to Catholic schools. It is, therefore, indispensable to ensure their continuing formation through some form of suitable pastoral provision. This must aim to animate them as witnesses of Christ in the classroom and tackle the problems of their particular apostolate, especially regarding a Christian vision of the world and of education, problems also connected with the art of teaching in accordance with the principles of the Gospel. The Catholic School, The Sacred Congregation for Catholic Education

What have I signed up for?

The Role of the Coordinator Increased communication between the R.E. Department and 82 schools Opportunities for sharing good practice, developing resources, awareness of new initiatives Enhance the vision, aims and catholic life of the schools

R.E. Coordinator Meetings One meeting every term: November February April/May

Questions: What would you like to get from these meetings? What are the particular issues in your school with regards to implementing the curriculum/resources etc.? What can we do to support you, staff, implementation of RERC curriculum, enhancing the ethos of your school?

We are here to support you.

Staff in the R.E. Department Fr Joseph Lappin Di​rector Joseph.Lappin@rcag.org.uk Christine Burke Administrator Christine.Burke@rcag.org.uk Natalie Finnigan Secondary Adviser Natalie.Finnigan@rcag.org.uk Joanna Sweeney Primary Adviser Joanna.Sweeney@rcag.org.uk

Recent Developments In the Archdiocese and across Scotland

Recent Developments It is intended to compliment and enhance the normal processes of school evaluation and improvement by promoting a particular focus on the distinctive faith characteristics of a Catholic school.

To reflect on the educational vision on which it is founded To evaluate how the school is being faithful to the faith mission which it receives from the Church To report annually on its development as a Catholic school to members of the wider faith community- parents, parish and Diocese

Themes

Characteristics

Points for reflection and dialogue Theme Characteristics Points for reflection and dialogue

Tool Kit - http://www.rercglasgow.org/clpl-presentations.html

CLPL

Coming soon … Confirmation materials for P7 Session 2017-18 Materials will be presented at May APHTA Conference CLPL for P7 teachers will be arranged for session 2017-18

Resource Calendar www.rercglasgow.org/resource-calendar.html

Planning for Advent Sharing Good Practice

General Themes during Advent Advent marks the beginning of the Church’s year. The word ADVENT comes from the Latin word ‘adventus’ which means ‘arrival’, ‘coming’ or ‘a drawing near’. During Advent, Christians focus on preparing for:   The coming of Christ in history (the birth of Jesus which we celebrate on December 25) and a remembrance of how the people of God waited expectantly for the Messiah; That believers wait in joyful expectation for Jesus to come again in glory at the end of time (the Second Coming).

Upcoming Events and resources

Tuesday 29th November 7 - 8:30pm St Andrew’s Cathedral *Lenten Reflection 8th March 7pm

Friday 2nd December 9.30am – 3.00pm Clyde Street

Four Pillars of Authentic Catholic Ethos Natalie Finnigan Secondary Adviser These four sessions look at a different aspect of Authentic Catholic Ethos: The Profession of Faith, The Sacraments, The Moral Life and Prayer. All of which fit seamlessly with the self-evaluation document Developing in Faith and all of which are essential for the success of the educational mission. The Moral Life – 14/11/16 – St Mungo’s Academy Prayer – 05/12/16 The Profession of Faith – TBC 4:15-5:45pm - £25 per session

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Prayer and Reflection