No 83 Term 2 2012

Spreading Good News

Lord God, you have brightened this night with the risen Christ.

Quicken the spirit of sonship in your Church;

renew us in mind and body to give you whole-hearted service.

My dear SRE Teachers and Assistants,

What a wonderful weekend we’ve

experienced with all the Easter ceremonies.

We are fortunate to be able to attend each of

the liturgies as there are many families who

don’t have this privilege. Now the ceremonies

are over we must continue to pray for the

Bishop and Priests of our Diocese during the

Easter Season. They continue to give of

themselves and their time for us all in the

Parishes and I’m sure the best we can do for

them is to pray for them and the decisions

they make as they go about their many duties.

Please continue to pray for the many sick in

our parishes and don’t forget to pray for

yourselves as you begin a new term and

preparation of your lessons.

This term the Catholic children will be

preparing to receive their First Holy

Communion. Keep those families in your

prayers as they walk with their children in the

preparation.

I thank you for your dedication to this ministry

and consistent attendance to the classes.

What a wonderful example you are to the

parishioners of your parish. Our numbers are

very much down on the last couple of years,

so each of you need to keep talking about

what you do in the State schools. And of

course your strongest weapon is prayer. I

prayer for each of you that the Holy Spirit will

send labourers to assist you in this important

ministry.

I’ll be taking leave from the 21st May until the

middle of June.

YEAR OF GRACE

LOGO There is no one symbol or message that the Year of Grace logo is intended to convey. It is a bright and stylish image which, in looking at it, has many significant symbols and connections that can be drawn: • The cross • The sun • A circle that represents the infinity of God • The halo incorporating a cross that surrounds the head of Jesus in Eastern conography • The host used at Mass • The monstrance used in Eucharistic adoration • A link with the artistic tradition of our Indigenous people • The earthen, ochre colours of Australia • A diversity of peoples and cultures, gathered into one community • A star-burst • Light There may be other ways in which the logo speaks to people. www.bathurst.catholic.org.au

CELEBRATION OF SPECIAL

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

See attached sheet

CODE OF CONDUCT

Interaction with Student

Personal interaction between SRE

Teachers/Assistants and students outside of

school and school related activities can be

problematic and may lead to allegations

against SRE Teachers/Assistants. SRE

Teachers/Assistants must be conscious that

their position places extra obligations on them

and should follow the policy and procedures

as set by their school and Church. In schools

where there are many relationships between

SRE Teachers/Assistants and student’s

families, SRE Teachers/Assistants must be

aware of the limitations placed on these

relationships by the Code of Conduct.

Inappropriate Behaviours may include:

Visiting students at their home;

Inviting students to visit the SRE

Teacher/Assistants home;

Making telephone calls of a personal nature to

students;

Sending emails of a personal nature to

students;

Sending sms (text) messages to students

Should any of these actions be taken

without the prior knowledge and

consent of Parent/Guardian.

SAFE CHURCH AWARENESS

WORKSHOPS

ORANGE

Thursday 26th April, 3.30pm-6.30pm

St John’s Uniting Church Part 3 & 4

Emma Parr emmap@nsw.uca,org.au

Ph. 8267 4290

ORANGE

Saturday 28th April, 9.30am-3.30pm

Orange Uniting Church, Anson St

Emma Parr emmap@nsw.uca.org.au

Ph. 8267 4290

KANDOS/RYLSTONE

Saturday 28th April 9.30am-3.30pm

Rev’d Leigh Williams

wollemianglican@bigpond.com 6379 1049

MOLONG

Sunday 29th April, 12.30pm-5.30pm

Rev’d Kaye Colwell

kaye.colwell@bigpond.com 6895 3760

DUBBO

Saturday 19th May 9.30am-3.30pm

Sunday 20th April 12.30pm-5.30pm

Rev’d Kaye Colwell

kaye.colwell@bigpond.com 6895 3760

These days are for all volunteers and especially

for Special Religious Education Teachers and

Assistants. It’s important for you to register for

the session either by email or phone.

TRAINING DAYS CANOWINDRA

4th May 2012

VENUE: Anglican Church Hall

9.30am to 2.30pm

BYO Lunch

PARKES

21ST May 2012

VENUE: Uniting Church Hall

2.30am to 2.30pm

BYO Lunch

WARREN to be rescheduled and DUBBO later

in the year

PROCLAIM 2012 Proclaim 2012 conference is organised on

behalf of the Australian Catholics Bishops

Conference by the National Office for

Evangelisation and Catholic Mission. It is a

conference on the New Evangelisation, a key

event in the Year of Grace.

Type proclaim 2012 to take you to the

website.

NCCD I attended the second video conference link

up with four Dioceses in Queensland, three in

Victoria and five in New South Wales for the

National Confraternity of Christian Doctrine at

Newcastle. A wonderful experience that

brought us together to listen to Sister Anne

Surtees OSU. Sister Anne is from the Centre

for Multicultural Pastoral Care (CMPC) Catholic

Archdiocese of Brisbane.

Her question to us “How do I remain effective

in ministry?” and “How do people perceive me

in ministry?” Two challenging questions!

She then proceeded to work through

strategies – Integrational approach to all

ministries, communication in ministry and

recruitment strategies. She placed importance

on personal Prayer. A productive gathering!

TERM TWO OVERVIEW of

PROGRAMS CEP CONNECT PROGRAM CYCLE B1, 2011

The story of Easter. God’s big promises-

Promises to Abraham, Birth of Isaac,

Abraham’s faith tested, Jacob’s story, Joseph’s

story

WALKING WITH JESUS –

PATHWAYS OF DISCIPLESHIP

Diocese of Broken Bay, 2006

The story of Easter continues - Jesus

Resurrection, Ascension and Pentecost. Jesus

journeys with us as our companion. The Spirit

within us. Mary as an ordinary girl. The Hail

Mary. Mary as a woman of faith, the Mother

of Jesus, and the Church.

CHRIST OUR LIGHT AND LIFE

Archdiocese of Sydney, 2010

The Easter story continues – Jesus

Resurrection, Ascension and Pentecost. The

Church grows and through the Spirit, people

take the message to many parts of the world.

GODSPACE

Burst Christian Resources, 2011

Easter. Come follow me - Jesus teaches His

friends to pray, Jesus supports His friends,

being Jesus’ friend, God’s people of the Old

Testament Jacob, Joseph – Genesis 37-50

CRE PROGRAM

Access Ministries, Vic.

Continuing the story of Easter, Resurrection.

Strengthening Community – Justice and

fairness-qualities that need to be modelled,

integrity, trustworthiness and responsibility

are some values explored.

NSW PARLIMENTARY INQUIRY

Catholic providers of SRE across NSW were

invited to make submission to the inquiry into

Ethics classes. Executive members of the

Catholic Conference of Religious Educators in

State Schools (CCRESS) made that submission

on behalf of the eleven Dioceses across New

South Wales.

Essentially we maintain there is little point in

removing Ethics classes as they have had little

or no impact on SRE classes. It is

recommended that the Minister for Education

have oversight of Ethics classes and programs.

Otherwise we advocate for a spirit of

cooperation and coexistence.

Further it has been asserted that it would be

unfair for providers of Ethics to receive

funding from either the Government or the

NSW Parents and Citizens Association.

The Parliamentary Committee was reminded

that Churches have been providing SRE classes

for over 100 years at no cost. An endeavour

we are more than happy to continue.

CHURCH CALANDER

25TH April Anzac Day

26th April St Mark, Evangelist

01st May St Joseph the Worker

03rd May Sts Phillip & James

14th May St Matthias, Apostle

20th May Ascension

24th May Our Lady Help of Christians

27th May Pentecost

31st May The Visitation of the Blessed

Blessed Virgin Mary

03rd June Holy Trinity

10th June Corpus Christi

15th June Sacred Heart of Jesus

24th June The Nativity of John the Baptist

29th June Sts Peter & Paul, Apostles

03rd July St Thomas, Apostle

06th July St Maria Goretti

Catholic Resource Centre See attached sheets

Directory Helen C Ryan

CCD SRE

PO Box 720

DUBBO NSW 2830

Home: 02 6884 5848

Mobil: 0407 001 196

Email: hcryan@nsw.chariot.net.au

Mrs Vicki Mair

73 Freeman Circuit

Lianarth

BATHURST NSW 2795

Home: 02 6332 2835

CATHOLIC RESOURCE CENTRE Contact the Mary or Karen for more information about these and other helpful teaching aids. Telephone: (02) 6338 3022 Fax: (02) 6338 3001 Email recentre@bth.catholic.edu.au

P O Box 725 Bathurst NSW 2795 Gilmour Street Kelso NSW 2795 ONLINE CATALOGUE : http://library.bth.catholic.edu.au/

ONLINE RESOURCES : http://www.delicious.com/REsourcesBathurst web site maintained by the Centre for Primary Religious Education resources and Web 2.0 tools.

RESOURCES linked to Term 2 SRE programs available for borrowing from the Centre

Con WwJ CoL Gods CRE

BOOKS

Holy Week and Easter /To know, worship and love. Big book. WwJ CoL CRE

Easter story /To know, worship and love. Big book. WwJ CoL CRE

A journey to new life./ To know, worship and love. Big book. Included : lent ; holy week ; easter ; pentecost people

WwJ CoL CRE

Ascension and Pentecost./ To know, worship and love. Big book. Included : Jesus returns to his father ; the spirit comes.

WwJ CoL

Old Testament stories / To know, worship and love. Big book. Contents: Noah and the ark -- Abraham and Sarah

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Joseph and his brothers / People of the Bible Con Gods

Abraham and Isaac / People of the Bible. Relates the story of Abraham's fidelity to God and love for his son Isaac. PRIMARY

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"When did we see you?" : sixty creative activities to help fourth to eighth graders recognize Jesus today / book by Phyllis Vos Wezeman , Colleen Aalsburg Wiessner.

CRE

DVDs

Listen : 2 programmes for children on the bible : Schema : Stories Jesus told [DVD] The full contents are: SHEMA Old Testament stories has eight short stories demonstrating God's love for the Chosen People. 1: Freedom to Choose (The Garden of Eden, Fall of Adam and Eve). 2: The Best to God (Cain and Abel). 3: Noah and the Flood. 4: The Promise Begins (Abraham). 5: Becoming a People (Jacob and Joseph). 6: The Chosen (Moses). 7: The Passover (The Exodus). 8: The Covenant (Moses on Sinai/The Desert). PARABLES FOR KIDS: 10 x 4 minute stories from the New Testament. The parables are The Sower, The Good Samaritan, The Lost Sheep, The Prodigal Son, Pharasee and Tax Collector, The Talents, The Good Shepherd, The Lost Coin, Man With Two Sons, and House Built on Rock. Suitability: from Kindergarten to Primary

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Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph [DVD] / Great people of the Bible & Reader's Digest classic collection. Inspiring story of the bible's first family through four generations. Intended audience Secondary to Adult, preview for identifying segments for Upper Primary. (120 min.)

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Jacob [DVD] / Time Life video (90 min.) Intended audience Secondary to Adult, preview for identifying segments for Upper Primary.

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He is risen [DVD] /Animated Stories from the New Testament ; n.7 . Sorrow and despair at the Lord's crucifixion become complete joy and love as the disciples behold their resurrected Master three days later.

WwJ CoL CRE

An animated presentation of the Easter story from after the crucifixion to post-resurrection appearances and Jesus' ascension into heaven. Bonus features include : Optional scripture reference subtitles ; Adventure quiz with 3 skill levels ; Bible scriptures in King James or NIV; integrated movie clips; and more. Kindergarten to Upper Primary (28 min approx. Main program)

I will send the Holy Spirit [DVD] / And Jesus Said series,No. 3 Middle to Upper Primary (20 min.)

WwJ CoL

Mary : an introduction [DVD] / Leaders guide by Gaynell Cronin. Part 1 - We learn from Mary : The Cloak of many colours (Grades 1-5, 16 mins). We are introduced to Mary as a girl, a woman, a mother, a disciple and a companion who hears and brings God's word to others. Part 2 - We pray with Mary : The Cloak of many colours (Grades 1-5, 17 mins). Teaches children how to pray with Mary. It helps children learn favourite Marian prayers, learn about Mary's feast days in the liturgical calendar and of Mary in different cultures. Part 3 - Our Lady of Guadalupe : A story of faith... and liberation (Secondary - Adult, 28 min) / Part 4 - Nuestra Senora De Guadalupe (Spanish Version) (Secondary - Adult, 24 min). English version includes reflection material.

WwJ

Saints for kids : 34 short stories [DVD] / Kindergarten to Middle Primary. Per the 4 minute story about Mary, Jesus’ mother.

WwJ

The Lord's Prayer [DVD] / Teach us to pray. 3. Middle to Upper Primary. (ca. 15 min.)

Gods

The Lord's Prayer [DVD] / Animated Stories from the New Testament. Main feature runs approximately 30 minutes. Bonus features: Optional scripture reference subtitles ; Adventure Quiz with 3 skill levels ; Bible scriptures in King James or NIV versions. Lower to Upper Primary

Gods

Commandments for young people [DVD] / Using story, scripture, reflection and prayer, the program presents the commandments as gifts that free us to love God, others and ourselves more deeply. The ten commandments are covered in six episodes. Grades 4 – 6. (55 min. total)

CRE

PICTURES & OTHER

Beginning with God [Picture] Look, Listen & Live ; Book 1 Spiral bound flipchart format of 24 pictures on 12 pages. Contents: Then God said let us make man in our image... Creation - Genesis 1:26 ; - ' The Lord said it is not good for man to be alone, I will make a suitable partner...'Creation - Gn.2:18 ; Fall of man - eating the forbidden fruit - Gn.3:1 ; Fall of man - Gn.14:19 ; Preparation for the flood - Noah - Gn.6:9 ; The great flood - Noah - Gn.7:11 ; Covenant with Noah - Rainbow - Gn.8:13-22/9:1-17 ; The tower of Babel - Gn.11:1 ; Job's wealth and piety - Job 1:1 ; The first trial of Job - Jb.1:13-22 ; The second trial of Job - Jb.2:1-10 ; Job's restoration - Jb.42:10-11 ; Abraham's call and migration - Gn.12:1-4 ; Abraham and Lot separate - Gn.13:5-9 ; Abraham is blessed by the king after victory - Gn.14:17 ; Covenant with Abraham - Gn.15:1-6 ; Birth of Ishmael - Gn.16:1 ; Abraham's visitors predict birth of Isaac - Gn.18:1 ; Abraham intercedes for Sodom - Gn.18:16 ; Testing of Abraham (offering of Isaac) - Gn.22:1 ;

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Abraham asks a favour of his servant; Isaac and Rebekah ; Jesus' birth frees the children of God - Galations 4:4 ; Saved from the law by Jesus' death on the cross - Gal.3:13-14 ; Jesus appears to Thomas after the Resurrection - Thomas believes only after seeing for himself the risen Jesus - John 20:24-29 Suitable for: Primary

Mighty men of God [Picture] Look, Listen & Live ; Book 2 Spiral bound flipchart format of 24 pictues on 12 pages. Contents: Esau and Jacob (Jacob exacts Esau's birthright) - Genesis 25:27 ; Jacob's dream at Bethel - Gn.28:10 ; Flight from Laban (God blesses Jacob with wealth, Laban is angered) - Gn.31:1; Jacob struggles with the angel - Gn.32:22 ; Joseph tells of his dream - Gn.37:1 ; Joseph is sold into slavery by his brothers - Gn.37:12 ; Joseph's temptation, falsely accused - Gn.39:1 ; Joseph begins to interpret dreams while in prison - Gn.40:1 ; Pharoah's dreams - Gn.41:1 ; Joseph and his brothers during famine - Gn.42:5 ; Joseph's brothers' second journey to Egypt / Joseph greets Benjamin - Gn.43:1 ; Joseph's sons are blessed - Gn.48:1 ; Moses found by Pharoah's daughter - Exodus 2:1 ; Moses and the burning bush- Ex.3:1 : Staff of Aaron turned into a snake - Ex.7:8 ; Passover ritual - blood on the door posts - Ex.12:1 ; Crossing the Red Sea - Ex.14:5 ; Manna from heaven - Ex.16:1 ; Moses brings the tablets down the mountain - Ex.19:16 ; Moses and the bronze serpent - Naomi 21:4 ; Multiplication of loaves and fishes - John 6:1 ; Transfiguration - Luke 9:28 ; The Crucifixion - Jn.3:14 ; Ascension of Jesus - Acts 1:6 Suitable for: Primary

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Pentecost banner [Banner / Wall Hanging] / Cloth banner (with slide pocket at top for a rod + cloth tie tabs for affixing) This is a 'home made' cloth banner with the dove symbol and tongues of fire. Use in classroom or i church.

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Values posters [Chart] / 6 wall charts : double sided, col. + 1 contents chart Contents: Cooperation : working together; teamwork -- Honesty : being open and sincere; truthful -- Kindness : being helpful and considerate -- Perseverance : continuous striving to attain a goal; persistence -- Responsibility : making your own decisions -- Tolerance : patience, fairness and respect for all people. Lower to Upper Primary Activities and teacher notes on reverse of each chart/poster.

CRE

CATHOLIC RESOURCE CENTRE Contact the Mary or Karen for more information about these and other helpful teaching aids. Telephone: (02) 6338 3022 Fax: (02) 6338 3001 Email recentre@bth.catholic.edu.au

P O Box 725 Bathurst NSW 2795 Gilmour Street Kelso NSW 2795 ONLINE CATALOGUE : http://library.bth.catholic.edu.au/

ONLINE RESOURCES : http://www.delicious.com/REsourcesBathurst web site maintained by the Centre for Primary Religious Education resources and Web 2.0 tools.

Celebration of Religious Education

The Inter Church Commission of Religious Education in Schools (ICCOREIS) hosted the S.R.E Teachers and

Assistants from around NSW to attend an inter-faith Celebration of Special Religious Education, at the

invitation of the Minister of Education the Hon Adrian Piccoli MP. The Celebration was held on March 29th, in

The Strangers’ Dining Room Parliament House, Macquarie Street, Sydney.

Helen Ryan, Beverly Bryce, Steve Howse, Ludwig Disser and Vicki Mair represented the Central West at the

Celebration. Afternoon tea was served at 3.30 pm to approximately 260 SRE Volunteers who attended the

celebration.

Guest speakers included:-

-The Hon Adrian Piccoli MP, Minister for Education.

-The Hon Carmel Tebbutt MP, Shadow Minister for Education and Training.

-Mr Raju Varanasi, Director of Curriculum and Learning Innovation Centre, Dept Education and

Communities.

- Most Rev Peter Ingham DD- Bishop of Wollongong and spokesperson for NSW Catholic Bishops on Special

Religious Education (SRE) and

-Mrs Lynda Mulder, Chairperson ICCOREIS

The Hon Adrian Piccoli MP said that S.R.E contributed to the spiritual development of students. He also stated

that he had committed himself to strengthening the teaching of S.R.E in classrooms. “These volunteers have

contributed significantly to our Education system and provided a valuable service and they should be

celebrated” said Mr Piccoli.

“Every child should have the opportunity to learn about the faith background of their family” said The Hon

Carmel Tebbutt MP. She also said that S.R.E had stood the test of time and that it had been strengthened by

multicultural and interfaith traditions in our communities. Carmel Tebbutt said that because the government

supported the Ethics programme that this in no way diminishes the Government’s support for S.R.E in State

Schools, but rather added to the diversity of education.

“I whole heartedly endorse the celebration. It is a wonderful opportunity to recognise the work of S.R.E

volunteers and the significant contribution they make to Public Education” said Bishop Peter Ingham. Bishop

Ingham also added that S.R.E helped to reinforce the values of compassion, goodness, justice and beauty. He

thanked Adrian Piccoli for promising to strengthen S.R.E in our state.

Mr Raju Varanasi stated that S.R.E teachers were presented with Awards for Outstanding contribution to

S.R.E.

After the guest speakers had spoken sixteen S.R.E Teachers were presented with Awards for Outstanding

Contribution to S.R.E. Some of these people were;

-Sr Joan Goodwin – for 40years of dedicated Service to S.R.E.

-Mrs Denise Humphreys – for outstanding contribution to the development of Catholic S.R.E curriculum K-6.

-Mrs Maureen Power- for 75 years of continuous teaching of Catholic S.R.E since 1938.

-Mr Chehade Richa – for sacrificing valuable university time to be a young example of faith to the students

of

Concord High,2010, 2011, 2012.

-Mrs Mary Smith – for outstanding service to S.R.E in the Hunter Region not only within

the Catholic Church but to all denominations.

Life Membership of ICCOREIS was given to: Mrs Jean Ferrington and Dr Ann Maree Whenman.

The Inter-Church Commission on Religious Education in Schools (NSW) inc – ICCOREIS – this year celebrates 40

years of inter-church co-operation.