newsletter no 88 term 3 july 2013
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SRE Newsletter - Catholic Diocese of Bathurst - Term 3 July 2013TRANSCRIPT
Spreading the Good News
I Praise You God For The Wonder That I Am
Psalm 138
No 88 Term 3 2013
TO REBUILD AND RENEW
OUR COMMUNITY
OF FAITH
My Dear SRE Teachers and Assistants,
Even though it has been a short term much has
been attended to in the Ministry of Special
Religious Education. The Highlight for me was
the Diocesan Assembly where many parishioners
from throughout the Diocese travelled to Bathurst,
for the Pentecost weekend to join in discussion
groups following on from the regional group
gatherings.
Bishop Michael McKenna has announced the
Council’s Membership which has been based on
the nominations from the Assembly. I have added
this information.
Vicki and I have been able to visit many of you in
your classrooms. We have been able to run some
information training for the electronic white boards
which have been very welcomed. If you have a
computer at home, you are able to use your disc to
see what is available and to get to know your way
around, to see how your lesson notes come
together. If you decide to use the disc in the
classroom make sure the classroom teacher is
aware. The students are a great resource.
Vicki and I represented Bishop Michael at the
Triennial Heads of Church Meeting at Alphacrucis
College, Parramatta. Unfortunately none of our
Bishops were able to attend due to prior, organised
commitments.
The report given spanned from 2009 – 2012.
Inter-Church Commission on Religious Education
in Schools(ICCOREIS) discussions centred around
the introduction of the Ethics program and its
impact on SRE classes.
Discussions with the Director General’s
Consultative Committee on SRE – particularly the
new policy for SRE released in June 2013.
Celebration of SRE at Bridge St Offices and at
Parliament House. A wonderful acknowledgement
of the generous Volunteers.
The development of the Basic Training Modules
for the SRE Teachers and Helpers. Links to other
training agencies. The Agreed Standards were
presented to the Triennial Heads of Church
gathering. -
Networking and Consultancy.
Ethics and the Ethics Repeal Bill.
Promotional material for SRE.
Partnership with ChristianSRE.
Planning for the future.
As you can see many issues arise from the SRE
Team throughout NSW and the ICCOREIS team
are there to support Special Religious Education in
the Public Schools.
Bishop Michael McKenna has today announced the
establishment of a Diocesan Assembly Council. The
Council has been established to advise the Bishop on
the evaluation and possible implementation of ideas
that have emerged so far in the Assembly process. It
will also have the responsibility of advising him on
the next steps in this process: including when, where
and in what form another gathering might be held in
two to three years’ time.
The Council's membership was based on nominations
received from the recent Assembly and, the Bishop
said "...an attempt to have geographical, gender and
age balance among the members". It comprises two
people from each of the regions of our Diocese:
Ms Peta Bischof - Cowra Ms Lucy Bryant – Mudgee Ms Rebecca Devitt – Orange Mr Geoff Mann – Dubbo Mr Peter Manning – Dunedoo-Coolah Ms Marianne Matthew – Mudgee Mr David Nelson – Bathurst Mr Charlie O’Mahony – Portland Mr Mark Williams - Wellington Mrs Nea Worrell – Coonabarabran
In addition, Mrs Jenny Allen (Executive Director of
Schools), Mr Robert George (Centacare Bathurst) and
Mr Tony Eviston (Vice-Chancellor) will serve on the
Council as ex-officio members, to keep these three
major organisations in our Diocese in the loop. Mrs
Lorna Nicholson (Ministries Co-ordinator) will serve
as the Executive Secretary of the Council.
It is hoped the Council will hold its first meeting
within the next couple of weeks.
With kind regards. Fiona Diocesan Secretary
THE DIOCESAN ASSEMBLY
TRIENNIAL REPORT
“I know him in whom I have believed.” (2 Tim 1:12)
These words of St Paul help us to understand that
“faith of all is a personal attachment to God
entrusting and giving assent to all the truths which
God has revealed because God is Truth. It means to
believe in the One God in Three Persons, Father,
Son and Holy Spirit.” Catechism of the Catholic
Church.” N 150
The Working With Children Check (WWCC)
began on the 15th
June 2013. For all Special
Religious Education Volunteers who have face to
face contact with children, registration will be 1st
January 2014 – 31st December 2014. It cannot be
lodge beforehand. No fees will be applicable for
Volunteer Special Religious Education
Teachers/Helpers. New Teacher/Helper
Engagement Forms will be sent out with the
Newsletter at the beginning of 2014. Any questions
please email me or ring me.
Keep in mind the Youth and the Diocesan Leaders
who will be travelling and attending the World
Youth Day celebrations from our Diocese. They
leave on the 14th
July and return on the 31st July.
The World Youth Day prayer is on the wyd
website.
A training day for Orange,
presented by
Judy Henderson,
PH. 02 9868 9221 [email protected]
9.30am – 3.30pm
Saturday 24th
August,
50 Sale St Orange.
Please register to attend.
Cost $25.00 – Concession $15.00
Archdiocese of Sydney 2010
The focus is “We Belong” The Catholic Church, a
communion of Churches. East & West. We gather
to Worship – the Mass, the Eucharistic celebration.
The Sacraments. The Gospels.
CEO Christchurch N Z
THE YEAR OF FAITH
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEW
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK
(WWCC)
SAFE CHURCH AWARENESS
WORKSHOPS
TERM THREE OVERVIEW
OF PROGRAMS
CHRIST OUR LIGHT AND LIVE
LIFE
SUNDAY SCRIPTURES ALIVE
WORLD YOUTH DAY
The readings during this term relate to the Gospel
of Luke ch10-15. The mission of the disciples. The
Lord’s Prayer, Examples inviting repentance –
Parables – Parables of God’s Mercy.
CEP Connect Works Cycle C2 2011
Jesus is the King of God’s Kingdom. The focus is
from John’s Gospel. God and Us, God sent Jesus.
Jesus does amazing things, helping people, solving
big problems. Jesus has power over death.
Burst Christian Resources 2011
Unit 1: Jesus: Alive and Active: Following Jesus.
The Holy Spirit is God’s presence, promised by
Jesus and is active in the world, living in those who
follow Jesus. John’s Gospel and Acts 1.
Unit 2: The Golden Rule: God’s Way. God’s Rule
– Love God and Love Others. Matthew 5
TERM 3
Monday 15th
July 2013
to
Friday 20th
September 2013
TERM 4
Tuesday 8th
October 2013
to
Friday 20th
December 2013
I have been given a number of Bibles for use in the
schools. If you would like some for your class use
in Stage 3, Years 5 & 6 let me know.
AUGUST
6th
Transfiguration of the Lord
8th
St Mary of the Cross
15th
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin
Mary
20th
St Bernard
21st St Pius X
22nd
The Queenship of Mary
23rd
St Rose of Lima
24th
St Bartholomew Apostle
27th
St Monica
28th
St Augustine
29th
The Beheading of St John the Baptist
SEPTEMBER
3rd
St Gregory the Great
9th
St Peter Claver
12th
Holy Name of Mary
13th
St John Chrysostom
14th
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
21st St Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist
23rd
St Pius of Pietreicina (Padre Pio)
27th
St Vincent de Paul
30th
St Jerome
OCTOBER
1st St Therese of the Child Jesus
2nd
The Guardian Angels
4th
St Francis of Assisi
7th
Our Lady of the Rosary
9th
Sts Denis & Companions
15th
St Teresa of Avila
16th
St Margaret Mary Alacoque
17th
St Ignatius of Antioch
18th
St Luke, Evangelist
19th
St Paul of the Cross
20th
MISSION SUNDAY
28th
Sts Simon & Jude, Apostles
CONNECT
GODSPACE
TERM DATES
CHURCH CALENDAR DATES
BIBLES
I have lent or misplaced a copy of
“JUST IMAGINE 1” Creative ways of presenting
Scripture. CD ROM from Mount joy Enterprises.
Written by Rina Wintour. It has my name on the
front of it.
There are a range of resources suited to the various
programs that will be undertaken during Term 3.
Search the online catalogue at
http://library.bth.catholic.edu.au/ or just give the
Centre a call on 02 6338 3022 for suggestions or
ideas.
For ‘Christ Our Light and Life’, there are DVDs
such as We feed: eucharist on the Sacraments
DVD or Mass for Young children to suit. There are
sets of pictures and a CD of images on the
Eucharist relevant. ‘A Friendly Guide to the Mass’
is a concise Australian book, popular as a good
overview and background as opposed to longer and
heavyweight theological titles.
The vineyard and the wedding: 4 stories of God's
kingdom is one of many ‘big books’ so useful with
younger children. The vineyard and the wedding
storyteller's kit can be used in conjunction with this
book which extends and enriches the story. Recently added to the collection are some lovely
children’s storybooks, many are Australian which
adds to their effectiveness. Children relate to the
unusual and exotic, but also to the familiar. There
are old favourites by Mem Fox such as ‘Possum
Magic’, ‘Whoever you are’ and ‘ Wombat Divine’.
Then there’s ‘Ernie dances to the didgeridoo’ by
Alison Lester, a story that is named for Year 2
students in the diocesan religious education
program. Stories can teach about values, justice
and spark the imagination, plus they are fun.
For updated information about opening times, visit
REgathering at http://regathering.weebly.com
Mary Liesch
RESOURCE LIBRARIAN
Catholic Resource Centre - a multimedia library operated
by the Catholic Education Office
PO Box 725 Bathurst NSW 2795
Tel: 02 6338 3022
Fax: 02 6338 3001
NEW Email: [email protected]
Lyn Frecklington, Jessie Legge and Marion Cobb
said farewell to a long-time friend and fellow
Special Religious Education Teacher, Nancy Troth
at a morning tea, at Cudal at the end of last term.
Nancy and her husband are moving to Cowra
DIRECTORY
Helen C Ryan
P O Box 720
DUBBO NSW 2830
HOME: 02 6884 5848
MOBILE: 0407001196
Email: [email protected]
LENT TO OR MISPLACED
CATHOLIC RESOURCE CENTRE FAREWELL
Mrs Vicki Mair
73 Freeman Circuit
BATHURST NSW 2795
HOME: 02 6332 2835